US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch
FairEllis County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of US 287 · Structure no. 180710017211109
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,030
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,030 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch carry?
About 4,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Bus SB over Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.