US Bridges

Bus 87 NB Ramp over Cibolo Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.001 MI S of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310007214285

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 87 NB Ramp over Cibolo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bus 87 NB Ramp over Cibolo Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesBus 87 NB Ramp
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.001 MI S of SH 46
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78917, -98.72916
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 87 NB Ramp over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bus 87 NB Ramp over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 87 NB Ramp over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.