US Bridges

Woodward ST over SH 71

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313209

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward ST over SH 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward ST over SH 71 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodward ST
CrossesSH 71
Location0.45 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21643, -97.74414
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward ST over SH 71 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Woodward ST over SH 71 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woodward ST over SH 71?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward ST over SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.