US Bridges

Bus 87 over Cibolo Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310007214021

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,787
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 87 over Cibolo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus 87 over Cibolo Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 23,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,630 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBus 87
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.01 MI S of SH 46
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78916, -98.72939
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,787 (2023)
Projected traffic22,630 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 87 over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Bus 87 over Cibolo Creek 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 Cibolo Creek carry?

About 23,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bus 87 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 87 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.