US 87 over Bear Creek
FairGillespie County, Texas · 9.65 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140870007201006
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,060
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 87 over Bear Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,610 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 87 over Bear Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 87 over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.