US Bridges

US 87 over FM 2288

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · At Int of US 87 & FM 2288 · Structure no. 072260006907134

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,073
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over FM 2288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over FM 2288 in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,073 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,670 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesFM 2288
LocationAt Int of US 87 & FM 2288
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55928, -100.54644
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,073 (2020)
Projected traffic15,670 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over FM 2288 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over FM 2288 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 87 over FM 2288 carry?

About 10,073 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over FM 2288?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over FM 2288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.