US Bridges

US 287 SB over UPRR

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710017205099

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,378
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over UPRR 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 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 10,378 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesUPRR
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 878
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38719, -96.81146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,378 (2014)
Projected traffic9,190 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 287 SB over UPRR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over UPRR 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 SB over UPRR carry?

About 10,378 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over UPRR?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.