US Bridges

SH 71 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd)

Good

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/SH 71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270011313467

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,030
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd) 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 41,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,370 by 2035. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSH 71 W T/A
CrossesSH 71 (ben White Blvd)
LocationIH 35/SH 71 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21689, -97.75201
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,030 (2015)
Projected traffic75,370 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd) built?

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

What condition is SH 71 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd) 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 71 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd) carry?

About 41,030 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd)?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 W T/A over SH 71 (ben White Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.