US Bridges

US 287 NB over Sterilite Drive

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Ellis County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017208485

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,046
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Sterilite Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Sterilite Drive in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,046 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,855 by 2039. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesSterilite Drive
Location1.3 MI W of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28923, -96.58992
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,046 (2019)
Projected traffic16,855 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sterilite Drive built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over Sterilite Drive 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 NB over Sterilite Drive carry?

About 14,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Sterilite Drive?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Sterilite Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.