SH 71 over Colorado River
FairFayette County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 130760026508092
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,325 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,954
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over Colorado River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12,954 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,380 by 2040. The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 over Colorado River carry?
About 12,954 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 over Colorado River?
The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.