US Bridges

SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130

Fair

Travis County, Texas · At SH 71/SH 130 Intch · Structure no. 142270026501113

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,454 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2036. The structure is 3,454 ft (1,052.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH71 EB to SH130NB
CrossesSH 71 & SH 130
LocationAt SH 71/SH 130 Intch
RouteState Highway 71
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19635, -97.62441
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,454 ft (1,052.8 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2016)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130 carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130?

The structure is 3,454 ft (1,052.8 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH71 EB to SH130NB over SH 71 & SH 130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.