US Bridges

US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR

Good

Victoria County, Texas · US 87 @ FM 616 · Structure no. 132350014402085

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,651
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,651 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,780 by 2033. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesFM 616 & UP RR
LocationUS 87 @ FM 616
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.6896, -96.83094
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,651 (2020)
Projected traffic5,780 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR carry?

About 5,651 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over FM 616 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.