US Bridges

Colorado DR over SH 71

FairClosed to traffic

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of Loop 230 · Structure no. 140110026506081

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado DR over SH 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colorado DR over SH 71 in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColorado DR
CrossesSH 71
Location1.4 MI W of Loop 230
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01188, -97.14202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2012)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colorado DR over SH 71 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado DR over SH 71 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado DR over SH 71 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Colorado DR over SH 71?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado DR over SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.