US Bridges

US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb)

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Loop 306 · Structure no. 072260007002053

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,610
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb) in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5,610 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,850 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 (sb)
CrossesUS 277 (nb)
Location0.70 MI S of Loop 306
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39278, -100.43298
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,610 (2013)
Projected traffic7,850 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb) carry?

About 5,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 (sb) over US 277 (nb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.