US Bridges

IH 45 over US 287

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · JCT of US287 · Structure no. 181750009301076

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 over US 287 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,832 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesUS 287
LocationJCT of US287
RouteInterstate 45
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07432, -96.4453
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic48,832 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 45 over US 287 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is IH 45 over US 287 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 IH 45 over US 287 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over US 287?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.