US Bridges

US 287 NB over IH 820 SB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Martin ST · Structure no. 022200000813165

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,099
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over IH 820 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over IH 820 SB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,740 by 2029. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesIH 820 SB
Location0.20 MI N of Martin ST
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69199, -97.24122
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,099 (2009)
Projected traffic7,740 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over IH 820 SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over IH 820 SB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over IH 820 SB carry?

About 5,099 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over IH 820 SB?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over IH 820 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.