US Bridges

SH 71 WB Lanes over US 183

Good

Travis County, Texas · US 183/SH71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270015201080

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 WB Lanes over US 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB Lanes over US 183 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2035. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 71 WB Lanes
CrossesUS 183
LocationUS 183/SH71 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22259, -97.68277
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,800 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 WB Lanes over US 183 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 WB Lanes over US 183 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 Lanes over US 183 carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 WB Lanes over US 183?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 WB Lanes over US 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.