US Bridges

US 87 Sbfr over IH 20

Fair

Howard County, Texas · Intersection @ IH 20 · Structure no. 081150000505002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,310
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 Sbfr over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 87 Sbfr over IH 20 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 13,310 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 Sbfr
CrossesIH 20
LocationIntersection @ IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22844, -101.54634
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,310 (2019)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 Sbfr over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 Sbfr over IH 20 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 Sbfr over IH 20 carry?

About 13,310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 87 Sbfr over IH 20?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 Sbfr over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.