US Bridges

SH 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & SH 71

Fair

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/SH 71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513527

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,987 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & SH 71 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & SH 71 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 148,080 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,300 by 2033. The structure is 1,987 ft (605.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 71WB to IH 35SB
CrossesIH 35 & SH 71
LocationIH 35/SH 71 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21668, -97.74765
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,987 ft (605.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,080 (2013)
Projected traffic207,300 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & SH 71 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & SH 71 carry?

About 148,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & SH 71?

The structure is 1,987 ft (605.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71WB to IH 35SB over IH 35 & SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.