US Bridges

IH 35E NB FR over US 287

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of Bus 287 · Structure no. 180710004804152

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB FR over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB FR over US 287 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2033. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB FR
CrossesUS 287
Location1.40 MI N of Bus 287
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42641, -96.86223
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2013)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 IH 35E NB FR over US 287 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB FR over US 287 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E NB FR over US 287 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB FR over US 287?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB FR over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.