US Bridges

Bs 71F over Colorado River

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 130450026608194

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,041 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,741
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 71F over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bs 71F over Colorado River in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,741 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,004 by 2041. The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 71F
CrossesColorado River
Location0.50 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 71
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71323, -96.54744
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,041 ft (317.3 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,741 (2021)
Projected traffic7,004 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bs 71F over Colorado River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bs 71F over Colorado River 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 Bs 71F over Colorado River carry?

About 5,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bs 71F over Colorado River?

The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 71F over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.