US Bridges

Bu 287P(N Main St) over Old N Third ST

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI N Weatherford ST · Structure no. 022200001401642

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,352
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287P(N Main St) over Old N Third ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bu 287P(N Main St) over Old N Third ST 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 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 10,352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,160 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 287P(N Main St)
CrossesOld N Third ST
Location0.4 MI N Weatherford ST
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76163, -97.33595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,352 (2019)
Projected traffic19,160 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 287P(N Main St) over Old N Third ST built?

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

What condition is Bu 287P(N Main St) over Old N Third ST 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 Old N Third ST carry?

About 10,352 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bu 287P(N Main St) over Old N Third ST?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287P(N Main St) over Old N Third ST?

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