SH 71 W T/a over SH 71 (ben White Blvd)
Travis County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 71 W T/a over SH 71 (ben White Blvd) in Travis County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 41,030 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 993 of the 1,552 inventoried bridges in Travis County rated good (64.0%); 1 (0.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 232 ft |
| Location | Ih 35/SH 71 Interchange |
| NBI structure number | 142270011313467 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Travis County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Oltorf & N T/a over Ih 35 Ml | 2017 | 185,424 | Good |
| Ih 35 S T/a @ Olto over Ih 35 Ml | 2021 | 185,424 | Good |
| IH35 NB Ent Ramp over IH35 NB Exit Ramp | 2019 | 185,424 | Good |
| Ih 35 Ml over 26TH St (dean Keeton) | 1976 | 178,313 | Good |
| Ih 35 Ml & Fr over Butternut Branch | 1953 | 176,077 | Good |
| Ih 35 Ml & Fr over Tannehill Br | 1953 | 170,802 | Fair |
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