US Bridges

SH 86 over US 87

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · SH 86 @ US 87 · Structure no. 052190006718097

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 over US 87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 over US 87 in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSH 86
CrossesUS 87
LocationSH 86 @ US 87
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52759, -101.78119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2013)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2033
Trucks39%
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 US 87 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 86 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 86 over US 87 carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over US 87?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 over US 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.