US Bridges

SH 87 over Rollover Pass

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 7.1 MI SW of SH 124 · Structure no. 120850036703029

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Rollover Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 87 over Rollover Pass in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesRollover Pass
Location7.1 MI SW of SH 124
RouteState Highway 87
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5085, -94.50022
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,438 (2023)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 over Rollover Pass built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 over Rollover Pass 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87 over Rollover Pass carry?

About 3,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Rollover Pass?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Rollover Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.