US Bridges

US 87 SB over Slp 335

Good

Potter County, Texas · 5.2 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880004107085

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,575
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Slp 335 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Slp 335 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,575 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2028. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesSlp 335
Location5.2 MI N of IH 40
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates35.26572, -101.83366
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,575 (2019)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2028
Trucks17%
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 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 SB over Slp 335 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Slp 335 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 US 87 SB over Slp 335 carry?

About 4,575 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Slp 335?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Slp 335?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.