SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 130450026602060
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief 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 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,367 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Colorado River Relief built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief carry?
About 8,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.