US 87 SB over Rita Blanca Creek
GoodDallam County, Texas · 6.8 MI N of US 54 · Structure no. 040560004003097
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,028
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over Rita Blanca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Rita Blanca Creek in Dallam County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,028 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 SB over Rita Blanca Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 SB over Rita Blanca 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 SB over Rita Blanca Creek carry?
About 3,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over Rita Blanca Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over Rita Blanca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.