US Bridges

US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB

Good

Travis County, Texas · At US 183 SH 71 Inchg · Structure no. 142270026501132

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesUS 183 SB to SH 71
CrossesSH 71 WB
LocationAt US 183 SH 71 Inchg
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22301, -97.67992
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2015)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB 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 US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB to SH 71 over SH 71 WB?

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