SH 71 EB over Onion Creek
GoodTravis County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of FM 973 S · Structure no. 142270026501099
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 750 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,393
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 EB over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over Onion Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 35 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 32,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,450 by 2033. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 52 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 EB over Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SH 71 EB over Onion Creek 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 EB over Onion Creek carry?
About 32,393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 EB over Onion Creek?
The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 EB over Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.