US Bridges

SH 158 WB over US 87 SB

Fair

Sterling County, Texas · 2.90 MI NW of SH 163 · Structure no. 072160006903130

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,210
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 WB over US 87 SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 158 WB over US 87 SB in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2028. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 158 WB
CrossesUS 87 SB
Location2.90 MI NW of SH 163
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85566, -101.03714
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2010)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SH 158 WB over US 87 SB built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158 WB over US 87 SB 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 158 WB over US 87 SB carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 WB over US 87 SB?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 WB over US 87 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.