SH 71 WB Ml over Detention Pond
GoodTravis County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142270011313479
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 688 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,800
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB Ml over Detention Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB Ml over Detention Pond in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2030. The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB Ml over Detention Pond built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 WB Ml over Detention Pond 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 WB Ml over Detention Pond carry?
About 30,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB Ml over Detention Pond?
The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB Ml over Detention Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.