US 87 SB over Ih 20
Howard County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 87 SB over Ih 20 in Howard County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 864 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 144 inventoried bridges in Howard County rated good (32.6%); 1 (0.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 686 ft |
| Location | Intersection @ IH 20 |
| NBI structure number | 081150000505276 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Howard County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 20 over Draw | 1938 | 22,563 | Fair |
| Ih 20 over Draw | 1964 | 21,529 | Fair |
| Ih 20 over Springs Draw | 1938 | 21,208 | Fair |
| Ih 20 over Sandy Hollow Creek | 1935 | 20,214 | Fair |
| Ih 20 Ml over Draw | 1964 | 20,171 | Fair |
| Ih 20 over Draw | 1964 | 20,171 | Fair |
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