US Bridges

US 87 SB over IH 20

Good

Howard County, Texas · Intersection @ IH 20 · Structure no. 081150000505276

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
686 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over IH 20 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 864 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,209 by 2040. The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesIH 20
LocationIntersection @ IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22879, -101.54584
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length686 ft (209.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2020)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over IH 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over IH 20?

The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.