US Bridges

US 287 SB over Spur 394

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.2 MI SE of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710017205170

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Spur 394 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Spur 394 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,520 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2033. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesSpur 394
Location2.2 MI SE of FM 878
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35956, -96.802
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,520 (2023)
Projected traffic9,190 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 SB over Spur 394 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over Spur 394 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over Spur 394 carry?

About 13,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Spur 394?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Spur 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.