US 87 SB over Comanche Creek
GoodMason County, Texas · 3.00 MI SE of SH 29 · Structure no. 141570007104039
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 292 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,701
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over Comanche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Comanche Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2031. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 SB over Comanche Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 SB over Comanche 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 87 SB over Comanche Creek carry?
About 1,701 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over Comanche Creek?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over Comanche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.