US Bridges

US 287 EB over SH 360

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 5.2 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 180710017204489

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
691 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 EB over SH 360 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 EB over SH 360 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,400 by 2050. The structure is 691 ft (210.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 EB
CrossesSH 360
Location5.2 MI NW of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52263, -97.08268
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length691 ft (210.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2019)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2050
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 EB over SH 360 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 EB over SH 360 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 EB over SH 360 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is US 287 EB over SH 360?

The structure is 691 ft (210.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 EB over SH 360?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.