US Bridges

US 87 NB (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave.

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 2 4 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880004107070

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,772
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 87 NB (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave. in Potter 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 5 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 11,772 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2033. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB (287 Nb)
CrossesNorth 15th Ave.
Location2 4 MI N of IH 40
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22919, -101.83088
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,772 (2019)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave. built?

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

What condition is US 87 NB (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave. 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 (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave. carry?

About 11,772 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB (287 Nb) over North 15th Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.