US Bridges

US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of Loop 306 · Structure no. 072260007002060

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,522
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD 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 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 5,522 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,330 by 2033. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 (sb)
CrossesSouth Concho River & RD
Location0.70 MI N of Loop 306
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.41471, -100.43956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,522 (2020)
Projected traffic7,330 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD built?

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

What condition is US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD carry?

About 5,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 (sb) over South Concho River & RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.