US Bridges

US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.25 MI E of IH 37 · Structure no. 150150002502178

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,936
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,936 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,720 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 (roland Rd)
CrossesIH 10
Location2.25 MI E of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40288, -98.44406
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,936 (2023)
Projected traffic33,720 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10 carry?

About 17,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 (roland Rd) over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.