SH 71 WB over Colorado River
FairColorado County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 130450026602058
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 875 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Colorado River in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,367 by 2041. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Colorado River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Colorado River carry?
About 8,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Colorado River?
The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.