US Bridges

US 287 NB over ST Paul Road

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 4.65 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 180710017204201

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over ST Paul Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 287 NB over ST Paul Road in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 44,503 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,950 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesST Paul Road
Location4.65 MI NW of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51674, -97.07303
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,503 (2023)
Projected traffic21,950 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 287 NB over ST Paul Road built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over ST Paul 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over ST Paul Road carry?

About 44,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over ST Paul Road?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over ST Paul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.