US Bridges

SH 71 over Spirit of Texas DR

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 142270026501097

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,785
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 over Spirit of Texas DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 over Spirit of Texas DR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 56,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,280 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 136 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 71
CrossesSpirit of Texas DR
Location1.40 MI SE of US 183
RouteState Highway 71
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21566, -97.66372
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,785 (2020)
Projected traffic76,280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Spirit of Texas DR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 over Spirit of Texas DR 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 over Spirit of Texas DR carry?

About 56,785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 over Spirit of Texas DR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 over Spirit of Texas DR?

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