US Bridges

SH 87 over West Crane Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240030603020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over West Crane Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87 over West Crane Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,134 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesWest Crane Bayou
Location1.00 MI SW of SH 73
RouteState Highway 87
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92869, -93.90348
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,089 (2022)
Projected traffic12,134 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 over West Crane Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 over West Crane Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87 over West Crane Bayou carry?

About 8,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over West Crane Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 87 over West Crane Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.