US Bridges

US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs

Good

Montague County, Texas · At Int US 81 and US 287 · Structure no. 031690001305074

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,145
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,145 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,260 by 2033. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesUS 81 SB & Frs
LocationAt Int US 81 and US 287
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53537, -97.83371
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,145 (2019)
Projected traffic12,260 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs 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 US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs carry?

About 10,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.