US 87 SB over SH 176
FairHoward County, Texas · 2.7 Miles N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150006815189
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 265 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,837
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over SH 176 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over SH 176 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,837 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,572 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 SB over SH 176 built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 SB over SH 176 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 SB over SH 176 carry?
About 1,837 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over SH 176?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over SH 176?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.