US Bridges

SH 71 EB over IH 10

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 806 · Structure no. 130450053508191

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,933
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over IH 10 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 15,933 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,954 by 2041. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesIH 10
Location0.65 MI W of FM 806
RouteState Highway 71
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69359, -96.5731
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,933 (2021)
Projected traffic29,954 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 EB over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 EB over IH 10 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 SH 71 EB over IH 10 carry?

About 15,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB over IH 10?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 EB over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.