US 287 NB over US 77
FairEllis County, Texas · US 77 & US 287 · Structure no. 180710004803155
- 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 NB over US 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB 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 5 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,610 by 2031. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 NB over US 77 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 NB 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 NB over US 77 carry?
About 38,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 287 NB 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 NB over US 77?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.