US Bridges

Ennis Pkwy over US 287

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 6.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017208180

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Pkwy over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ennis Pkwy over US 287 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, projected to reach 876 by 2031. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEnnis Pkwy
CrossesUS 287
Location6.1 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31739, -96.65693
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2011)
Projected traffic876 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ennis Pkwy over US 287 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ennis Pkwy over US 287 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ennis Pkwy over US 287 carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ennis Pkwy over US 287?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ennis Pkwy over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.