US Bridges

SH 87 SB over Taft Ave & Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of FM 366 · Structure no. 201240030603025

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 SB over Taft Ave & Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 SB over Taft Ave & Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,460 by 2033. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 87 SB
CrossesTaft Ave & Canal
Location0.45 MI SW of FM 366
RouteState Highway 87
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94324, -93.89104
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,089 (2022)
Projected traffic15,460 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 SB over Taft Ave & Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 SB over Taft Ave & Canal 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 SB over Taft Ave & Canal carry?

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

How long is SH 87 SB over Taft Ave & Canal?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 SB over Taft Ave & Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.