US 87 over SH 123
FairWilson County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of SH 119 · Structure no. 152470014304064
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,452
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over SH 123 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over SH 123 in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,452 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,433 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over SH 123 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 over SH 123 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 over SH 123 carry?
About 7,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over SH 123?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over SH 123?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.