Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87
GoodHoward County, Texas · 0.46 MI N of FM 700 · Structure no. 081150006815196
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 674 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2040. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87 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 Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87 carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87?
The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 87 SB Rp U over US 87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.