US 87 SB over Patterson RD
FairHoward County, Texas · 2.96 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150006901154
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over Patterson RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Patterson 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 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 87 SB over Patterson RD built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 SB over Patterson 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 SB over Patterson RD carry?
About 1,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over Patterson RD?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over Patterson RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.