US Bridges

US 287 SB over New York Road

Good

Clay County, Texas · 2.9 MI SE of Spur 510 · Structure no. 030390022401043

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over New York Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over New York Road in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,290 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesNew York Road
Location2.9 MI SE of Spur 510
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77279, -98.14099
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,060 (2013)
Projected traffic11,290 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over New York Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over New York Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over New York Road carry?

About 8,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over New York Road?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over New York Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.