US Bridges

US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310007206413

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,906
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,906 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,541 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 Business SB
CrossesIH 10 Ml
Location1.0 MI S of SH 46
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76694, -98.71927
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,906 (2021)
Projected traffic22,541 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml 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 US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml carry?

About 16,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 Business SB over IH 10 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.