US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad
PoorPosted for loadChildress County, Texas · 5.826MI S Hall Childress · Structure no. 250380004212042
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,570
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,570 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 5,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.