US Bridges

US 87 SB over Central Ave

Poor

Potter County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880004107033

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,515
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Central Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Central Ave in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,515 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesCentral Ave
Location0.5 MI S of Lp 335
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.25826, -101.83364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,515 (2019)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over Central Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Central Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Central Ave carry?

About 7,515 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Central Ave?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.