US Bridges

US 87 NB over Airpark Road

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 1 Mile South of I-20 · Structure no. 081150006901150

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

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Airpark Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over Airpark Road 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 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesAirpark Road
Location1 Mile South of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21453, -101.54172
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Airpark Road built?

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

What condition is US 87 NB over Airpark Road 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 Airpark Road carry?

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

How long is US 87 NB over Airpark Road?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Airpark Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.