Bu 71 E WB over Colorado River

Fair Condition85 years old4,760 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFayette
Location0.70 Mi W Of US 77
CarriesBu 71 E WB
CrossesColorado River
Coordinates29.90111, -96.88705

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1414.0 ft (431 m)
Max Span200.1 ft (61 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area4611.7 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1941

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,760 (2024)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number130760026514038

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