US Bridges

US 87 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Moore County, Texas · .25 W. of JCT US 287 · Structure no. 041710042502005

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
920 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over BNSF Railroad in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,377 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location.25 W. of JCT US 287
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.86542, -101.98099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,377 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over BNSF Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 4,377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.