US Bridges

SH 71 EB over Ross Road

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1 MI SE of SH 130 · Structure no. 142270026502146

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,716
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 71 EB over Ross Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 EB over Ross Road in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,716 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,430 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 71 EB
CrossesRoss Road
Location1 MI SE of SH 130
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18601, -97.60967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,716 (2015)
Projected traffic101,430 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 71 EB over Ross Road built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 71 EB over Ross Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 71 EB over Ross Road carry?

About 50,716 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 71 EB over Ross Road?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 71 EB over Ross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.