US Bridges

IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190006702165

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
852 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2033. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 27 NB
CrossesUS 87 and BNSF RR
Location3.0 MI N of SH 86
RouteInterstate 27
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.57449, -101.79383
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2020)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over US 87 and BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.