US Bridges

US 287 over BNSF RR

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 739 · Structure no. 181750012201038

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over BNSF RR in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7,111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,480 by 2028. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 MI E of FM 739
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0374, -96.39638
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,111 (2023)
Projected traffic20,480 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over BNSF RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over BNSF RR carry?

About 7,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.