US 81/US 287 SB over FM 156
FairTarrant County, Texas · 2.6 MI NW of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200001415338
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 315 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,204
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 81/US 287 SB over FM 156 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 81/US 287 SB over FM 156 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 24,204 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,090 by 2033. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 81/US 287 SB over FM 156 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 81/US 287 SB over FM 156 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 SB over FM 156 carry?
About 24,204 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 81/US 287 SB over FM 156?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 81/US 287 SB over FM 156?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.