US Bridges

SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr

Good

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/SH 71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270011313465

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,020 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 2,020 ft (615.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH71WB to IH35NB
CrossesIH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr
LocationIH 35/SH 71 Interchange
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21736, -97.7488
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 24 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 spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,020 ft (615.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr 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 SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr?

The structure is 2,020 ft (615.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH71WB to IH35NB over IH 35 Nbfr & SH 71 Wbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.