US Bridges

E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142270011313473

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,040
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 66,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,100 by 2031. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Riverside DR SB
CrossesSH 71 Ml
Location0.5 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21871, -97.69123
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 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 loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,040 (2014)
Projected traffic54,100 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml 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 E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml carry?

About 66,040 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns E. Riverside DR SB over SH 71 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.