US Bridges

US 60 & 87 over 15th ST

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880016810071

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,939
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 & 87 over 15th ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 60 & 87 over 15th ST in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 24,939 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,040 by 2033. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 & 87
Crosses15th ST
Location0.4 MI N of IH 40
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.198, -101.83609
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,939 (2020)
Projected traffic68,040 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 60 & 87 over 15th ST built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 & 87 over 15th ST 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 60 & 87 over 15th ST carry?

About 24,939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 60 & 87 over 15th ST?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 & 87 over 15th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.