US Bridges

US 87 over US 60 Conn

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 3331 · Structure no. 041910006701039

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over US 60 Conn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over US 60 Conn in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 years old, older 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 10,862 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2033. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesUS 60 Conn
Location0.6 MI S of FM 3331
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates34.98937, -101.91926
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,862 (2023)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over US 60 Conn built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 87 over US 60 Conn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over US 60 Conn carry?

About 10,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over US 60 Conn?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over US 60 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.