US Bridges

US 87 NB over UPRR

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 10.60 MI SE of US 183/77A · Structure no. 130620014309047

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,231
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over UPRR in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 79 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 4,231 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesUPRR
Location10.60 MI SE of US 183/77A
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00391, -97.15825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,231 (2023)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 NB over UPRR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 87 NB over UPRR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over UPRR carry?

About 4,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over UPRR?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.