US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road
GoodEllis County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017208487
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2038. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Sbml over Ensign Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.