Bus 87 over Menger Creek
FairKendall County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310007214022
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,780
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 87 over Menger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus 87 over Menger Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 91 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 16,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,490 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Menger Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Bus 87 over Menger 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 Menger Creek carry?
About 16,780 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bus 87 over Menger Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 87 over Menger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.