US Bridges

US 81/US 287 NB over BNSF RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of Bus 287 · Structure no. 022200001415328

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81/US 287 NB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 81/US 287 NB over BNSF RR 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 12,640 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2033. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 81/US 287 NB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.0 MI SE of Bus 287
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96033, -97.40701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,640 (2013)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 81/US 287 NB over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is US 81/US 287 NB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 81/US 287 NB over BNSF RR carry?

About 12,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 81/US 287 NB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 81/US 287 NB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.