SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay
PoorGalveston County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of Seawall Blvd · Structure no. 120850036706026
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,836
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay is a steel movable - lift carrying SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,836 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay carry?
About 3,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH87 Ferry S Slp 1 over Galveston Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.