US Bridges

US 60 NB over US 87

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 3331 · Structure no. 041910016808066

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 NB over US 87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 NB over US 87 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 5,310 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2033. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60 NB
CrossesUS 87
Location0.6 MI S of FM 3331
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateTexas
Coordinates34.9878, -101.91927
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,310 (2013)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
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 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 60 NB over US 87 built?

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

What condition is US 60 NB over US 87 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 NB over US 87 carry?

About 5,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 NB over US 87?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 NB over US 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.