US Bridges

US 67 NB over US 287 Bus

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · US 67 at US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710026101156

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over US 287 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over US 287 Bus in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,695 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,790 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesUS 287 Bus
LocationUS 67 at US 287 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48216, -97.00951
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,695 (2023)
Projected traffic18,790 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over US 287 Bus built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over US 287 Bus 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 February 2024.

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

About 10,695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over US 287 Bus?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over US 287 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.