Bu 71 F over Colorado River

Fair Condition77 years old5,741 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyColorado
Location0.50 Mi N Of US 90
CarriesBu 71 F
CrossesColorado River
Coordinates29.71326, -96.54745

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1042.0 ft (317.6 m)
Max Span225.1 ft (68.6 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area3017.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 2023)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,741 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number130450026608043

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