US Bridges

US 87 EB over Rosillo Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150014301071

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 EB over Rosillo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 EB over Rosillo Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,190 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,615 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 EB
CrossesRosillo Creek
Location0.30 MI E of IH 410
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39797, -98.38384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,190 (2023)
Projected traffic15,615 by 2036
Trucks9%
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 EB over Rosillo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 EB over Rosillo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 14,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 87 EB over Rosillo Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 EB over Rosillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.