SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of Colorado Dr. · Structure no. 140110026506082
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,412
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,660 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,412 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Lp 230 & Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.