US Bridges

US 87 NB over RM 33

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of FM 700 · Structure no. 081150006901146

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over RM 33 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over RM 33 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,398 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesRM 33
Location3.70 MI S of FM 700
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17715, -101.47329
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2020)
Projected traffic3,398 by 2040
Trucks50%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB over RM 33 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over RM 33 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 NB over RM 33 carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over RM 33?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over RM 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.