US Bridges

SH 71 Wbfr E T/A over SH 71

Good

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/SH 71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270011313466

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 Wbfr E T/A over SH 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Wbfr E T/A over SH 71 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSH 71 Wbfr E T/A
CrossesSH 71
LocationIH 35/SH 71 Interchange
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21604, -97.7507
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 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 length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SH 71 Wbfr E T/A over SH 71 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 Wbfr E T/A over SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.