US 87 over Salado Creek
GoodBexar County, Texas · 1.15 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 150150014301179
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 414 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,968
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 12,968 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2036. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 over Salado 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 over Salado Creek carry?
About 12,968 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over Salado Creek?
The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.