US Bridges

SH 71 WB over Montopolis DR

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313154

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 WB over Montopolis DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Montopolis DR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,130 by 2033. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 71 WB
CrossesMontopolis DR
Location2.40 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21246, -97.71226
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,800 (2013)
Projected traffic43,130 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB over Montopolis DR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 WB over Montopolis DR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Montopolis DR carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 WB over Montopolis DR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 WB over Montopolis DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.