Bus 87 over Guadalupe River
FairKendall County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 151310007204020
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,494 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,113
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 87 over Guadalupe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 87 over Guadalupe River in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 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 7,113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2033. The structure is 1,494 ft (455.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 87 over Guadalupe River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Bus 87 over Guadalupe River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Bus 87 over Guadalupe River carry?
About 7,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bus 87 over Guadalupe River?
The structure is 1,494 ft (455.4 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 87 over Guadalupe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.