US Bridges

US 81/US 287 NB over Bonds Ranch RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of FM 156 · Structure no. 022200001415333

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,913
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81/US 287 NB over Bonds Ranch RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 81/US 287 NB over Bonds Ranch RD 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 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 22,913 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,090 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 81/US 287 NB
CrossesBonds Ranch RD
Location0.8 MI NW of FM 156
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92431, -97.35752
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,913 (2020)
Projected traffic25,090 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 81/US 287 NB over Bonds Ranch RD built?

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

What condition is US 81/US 287 NB over Bonds Ranch RD 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 Bonds Ranch RD carry?

About 22,913 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 81/US 287 NB over Bonds Ranch RD?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 81/US 287 NB over Bonds Ranch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.