US Bridges

Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of Newton C/L · Structure no. 201810AA0101001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 87
CrossesSra Canal
Location1.30 MI S of Newton C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22692, -93.74816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2016)
Projected traffic198 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 87 over Sra Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.