US Bridges

E Riverside W T/A over SH 71 Ml

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142270011313475

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Riverside W T/A over SH 71 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Riverside W T/A 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,300 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Riverside W T/A
CrossesSH 71 Ml
Location0.5 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21821, -97.69099
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2012)
Projected traffic90,300 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 W T/A over SH 71 Ml built?

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

What condition is E Riverside W T/A 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 W T/A over SH 71 Ml carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Riverside W T/A over SH 71 Ml?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E Riverside W T/A over SH 71 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.