US Bridges

US 287 NB over US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of FM 663 · Structure no. 180710026002214

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,443 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
22,795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 22,795 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,410 by 2033. The structure is 1,443 ft (439.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesUS 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR
Location1.45 MI W of FM 663
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47606, -97.01059
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,443 ft (439.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,795 (2023)
Projected traffic13,410 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR carry?

About 22,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,443 ft (439.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over US 67 Bus 67 BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.