US Bridges

US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of Bus 287 · Structure no. 022200001415383

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
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 SB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 81/US 287 SB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.0 MI SE of Bus 287
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96021, -97.40719
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 SB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad 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 BNSF Railroad carry?

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

How long is US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.