US Bridges

US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector

Fair

Potter County, Texas · At Pierce St. Undercross · Structure no. 041880004107027

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 5,675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87 Nb(fillmore)
CrossesPierce St. Connector
LocationAt Pierce St. Undercross
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22739, -101.83121
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,675 (2023)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector 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 US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector carry?

About 5,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 Nb(fillmore) over Pierce St. Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.