US Bridges

Ramp B over BNSF RR

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Bus US 287 · Structure no. 180710026004211

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,417 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 1,417 ft (432 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI S of Bus US 287
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47354, -97.01145
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,417 ft (432 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp B over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Ramp B over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp B over BNSF RR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ramp B over BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,417 ft (432 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.