SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou
GoodJefferson County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240030603240
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,045
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou carry?
About 4,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.