US Bridges

SH 71 Toll over FM 973

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 130 · Structure no. 142270026501124

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 71 Toll over FM 973 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Toll over FM 973 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2036. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesSH 71 Toll
CrossesFM 973
Location1.0 MI W of SH 130
RouteState Highway 71
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20285, -97.63956
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2015)
Projected traffic27,300 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 Toll over FM 973 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 Toll over FM 973 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 Toll over FM 973 carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 Toll over FM 973?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 Toll over FM 973?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.