US Bridges

SH 86 over IH 27

Good

Swisher County, Texas · SH 86 @ IH 27 · Structure no. 052190006703157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 over IH 27 in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1987, 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSH 86
CrossesIH 27
LocationSH 86 @ IH 27
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52929, -101.79516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than 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 length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2013)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 86 over IH 27 built?

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

What condition is SH 86 over IH 27 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 SH 86 over IH 27 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over IH 27?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.