US Bridges

IH 35E over US 287

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of Bus 287 · Structure no. 180710004804522

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,070
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over US 287 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,070 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesUS 287
Location1.40 MI N of Bus 287
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42666, -96.86264
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,070 (2013)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E over US 287 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 21,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over US 287?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.