SH 87 over Intracoastal Canal

Fair Condition55 years old8,761 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyJefferson
Location2.9 Mi S Of SH 82
CarriesSH 87
CrossesIntracoastal Canal
Coordinates29.82358, -93.96434

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length3799.9 ft (1158.2 m)
Max Span279.9 ft (85.3 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area17720.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,761 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number201240030701014

Nearby Bridges

SH 87 over Taylors Bayou 2.0 mi Fair SH 87 over Lost Lake Canal 2.1 mi Good W 7th ST over Pipelines 2.1 mi Fair SH 87 over Drain 2.2 mi Good SH 87 over Drain 2.3 mi Good SH 82 over Intracoastal Canal 2.4 mi Fair SH 87 over Drain 2.6 mi Good SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines 2.6 mi Good SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines 3.1 mi Good SH 87 over Keith Lake 3.6 mi Fair