US Bridges

US 87 NB Rp over IH 27

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of Randall CO LN · Structure no. 052190006702119

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB Rp over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB Rp over IH 27 in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB Rp
CrossesIH 27
Location1.3 MI S of Randall CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.72984, -101.84806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2013)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 87 NB Rp over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB Rp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 NB Rp over IH 27 carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB Rp over IH 27?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB Rp over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.