SH 87 SB over Taft AVE & Canal

Fair Condition54 years old8,089 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyJefferson
Location0.45 Mi SW Of FM 366
CarriesSH 87 SB
CrossesTaft AVE & Canal
Coordinates29.94324, -93.89104

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length389.1 ft (118.6 m)
Max Span112.9 ft (34.4 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area1162.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,089 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge1
Lanes Under Bridge7

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number201240030603025

Nearby Bridges

SH 73 WB over Taft Ave; Drainage Ditch 0.0 mi Fair SH 73 WB Fr over Atlantic Main Canal 0.0 mi Fair SH 73 EB over Taft Ave; Drainage Ditch 0.0 mi Fair SH 73 EB Fr over Atlantic Main Canal 0.1 mi Good SH 87 WB over SH 73 0.2 mi Fair SH 87 NB over Crane Bayou 0.3 mi Good SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou 0.3 mi Good Taft Elem-se Drive over Drainage Ditch 0.4 mi Fair Sh73 Ebfr To 87 SB over Crane Bayou 0.4 mi Good Taft AVE over Atlantic Main Ditch 0.4 mi Fair