US Bridges

US 67 SB over US 287 Bus

Good

Ellis County, Texas · US 67 at US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710026101167

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over US 287 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over US 287 Bus in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 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 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesUS 287 Bus
LocationUS 67 at US 287 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48211, -97.00982
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 inspectionFebruary 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 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 67 SB over US 287 Bus built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is US 67 SB 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over US 287 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.