US Bridges

Woodward E T/A over SH 71

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313210

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward E T/A over SH 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward E T/A 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesWoodward E T/A
CrossesSH 71
Location0.45 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21642, -97.74383
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 E T/A over SH 71 built?

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

What condition is Woodward E T/A 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 E T/A over SH 71 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woodward E T/A over SH 71?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward E T/A over SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.