US Bridges

US 287 over Yonker W Relief

Good

Freestone County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 488 · Structure no. 170820012203040

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
656 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Yonker W Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Yonker W Relief in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,721 by 2042. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesYonker W Relief
Location0.80 MI E of FM 488
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96836, -96.07754
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length656 ft (199.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2023)
Projected traffic4,721 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Yonker W Relief built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Yonker W Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Yonker W Relief carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Yonker W Relief?

The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Yonker W Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.