US Bridges

US 87 over West Outfall Ditch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of US 59 Bus · Structure no. 132350014310039

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,042
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over West Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over West Outfall Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 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 16,042 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,150 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesWest Outfall Ditch
Location0.95 MI N of US 59 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81948, -97.0059
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,042 (2017)
Projected traffic20,150 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over West Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 87 over West Outfall Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over West Outfall Ditch carry?

About 16,042 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over West Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over West Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.