US Bridges

Von Minden RD over SH 71

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 130760026601070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Von Minden RD over SH 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Von Minden RD over SH 71 in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVon Minden RD
CrossesSH 71
Location0.30 MI E of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9227, -96.87751
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Von Minden RD over SH 71 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Von Minden RD over SH 71 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Von Minden RD over SH 71 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Von Minden RD over SH 71?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Von Minden RD over SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.