US Bridges

US 287 SB over US 77

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710004803154

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,179
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over US 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over US 77 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,179 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,610 by 2031. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesUS 77
Location1.4 MI E of IH 35E
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41971, -96.84038
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,179 (2023)
Projected traffic27,610 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 77 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over US 77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over US 77 carry?

About 38,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over US 77?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over US 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.