US Bridges

Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N Weatherford St. · Structure no. 022200001401325

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 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 11,393 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,160 by 2033. The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 287P(N Main St)
CrossesTrinity River
Location0.2 MI N Weatherford St.
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75926, -97.33438
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,268 ft (386.5 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,393 (2024)
Projected traffic19,160 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River carry?

About 11,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River?

The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287P(N Main St) over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.