US Bridges

BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/US 287

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 718 · Structure no. 022200001415326

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/US 287 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,840 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBU287P NB Con A-A
CrossesUS 81/US 287
Location0.1 MI N of FM 718
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96969, -97.42006
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2013)
Projected traffic8,840 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/US 287 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/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 August 2023.

How much traffic does BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/US 287 carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/US 287?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns BU287P NB Con A-A over US 81/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.