US Bridges

US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek

FairPosted for load

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150014301055

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,123 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 WB
CrossesRosillo Creek
Location0.30 MI E of IH 410
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39826, -98.38389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,190 (2023)
Projected traffic24,123 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek carry?

About 14,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 WB over Rosillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.