SH 71 WB over Colorado River

Fair Condition44 years old8,350 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyColorado
Location1.2 Mi N Of US 90
CarriesSH 71 WB
CrossesColorado River
Coordinates29.71957, -96.57977

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length875.0 ft (266.7 m)
Max Span120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area3253.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,350 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number130450026602058

Nearby Bridges

SH 71 EB over Colorado River 0.0 mi Fair SH 71 WB over Colorado River Relief 0.2 mi Good SH 71 EB over Colorado River Relief 0.2 mi Fair Bu 71 F over Draw 0.7 mi Fair Bu 71 F over Draw 0.8 mi Fair SH 71 EB over Bu 71 F 0.9 mi Fair SH 71 WB over Bu 71 F 0.9 mi Good SH 71 WB over US 90 Up Rr County RD 1.1 mi Fair SH 71 EB over US 90 Up Rr County RD 1.1 mi Fair Bu 71 F over Draw 1.6 mi Good