US Bridges

US 287 SB over IH 45

Good

Ellis County, Texas · US 287 at IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017212368

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over IH 45 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,000 by 2028. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesIH 45
LocationUS 287 at IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29775, -96.56937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2010)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SB over IH 45 built?

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

What condition is US 287 SB over IH 45 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 SB over IH 45 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is US 287 SB over IH 45?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.