US Bridges

US 87 NB over Wasson RD

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 3.35 Miles S of I-20 · Structure no. 081150006901148

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Wasson RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over Wasson RD 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesWasson RD
Location3.35 Miles S of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19682, -101.48798
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 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 traffic1,820 (2022)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 NB over Wasson RD built?

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

What condition is US 87 NB over Wasson RD 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 Wasson RD carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Wasson RD?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Wasson RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.