SH 71 WB over Onion Creek
FairTravis County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of FM 973 S · Structure no. 142270026501051
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 752 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,393
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 WB over Onion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 WB over Onion Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 32,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,450 by 2033. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 WB over Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 71 WB over Onion Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 WB over Onion Creek carry?
About 32,393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 WB over Onion Creek?
The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 WB over Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.