US Bridges

US 87 NB over IH 10

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 1621 · Structure no. 151310007205175

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,113
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over IH 10 in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,470 by 2030. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesIH 10
Location0.8 MI N of FM 1621
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96076, -98.8887
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,113 (2023)
Projected traffic9,470 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 87 NB over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over IH 10 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 US 87 NB over IH 10 carry?

About 7,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over IH 10?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.