US Bridges

US 60 / 87 NB over IH 27

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 2.3 MI NW of FM 3331 · Structure no. 041910006717146

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,660
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 / 87 NB over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 / 87 NB over IH 27 in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,660 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2032. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60 / 87 NB
CrossesIH 27
Location2.3 MI NW of FM 3331
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates35.02191, -101.91779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,660 (2012)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 / 87 NB over IH 27 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 60 / 87 NB over IH 27 carry?

About 8,660 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 / 87 NB over IH 27?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 / 87 NB over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.