IH 10 EB over SH 71
FairColorado County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 806 · Structure no. 130450053508187
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,208
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 EB over SH 71 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over SH 71 in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 25,208 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,291 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 EB over SH 71 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 EB 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does IH 10 EB over SH 71 carry?
About 25,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 EB over SH 71?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 EB over SH 71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.