US Bridges

Bus 87 over IH 10

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 3.1 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 151310007205124

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 87 over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 87 over IH 10 in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus 87
CrossesIH 10
Location3.1 MI N of SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81978, -98.75524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,130 (2013)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 87 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 87 over IH 10 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 87 over IH 10 carry?

About 6,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bus 87 over IH 10?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 87 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.