US Bridges

Ramp L (to US67NB) over US 287 Bus

Good

Ellis County, Texas · US 67 at US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710026101225

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp L (to US67NB) over US 287 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp L (to US67NB) over US 287 Bus in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 21,389 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesRamp L (to US67NB)
CrossesUS 287 Bus
LocationUS 67 at US 287 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4822, -97.00952
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,389 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 L (to US67NB) over US 287 Bus built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp L (to US67NB) 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 Ramp L (to US67NB) over US 287 Bus carry?

About 21,389 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ramp L (to US67NB) 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp L (to US67NB) over US 287 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.