US Bridges

24th ST over US 87 / 287

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of Bi 40 · Structure no. 041880004107082

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,320
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST over US 87 / 287 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24th ST over US 87 / 287 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,320 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,700 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries24th ST
CrossesUS 87 / 287
Location1.0 MI N of Bi 40
RouteCity Street 24
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23638, -101.83157
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,320 (2014)
Projected traffic25,700 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th ST over US 87 / 287 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th ST over US 87 / 287 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 24th ST over US 87 / 287 carry?

About 14,320 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 24th ST over US 87 / 287?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST over US 87 / 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.