US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road
GoodTarrant County, Texas · 3.0 MI NW of FM 156 · Structure no. 022200001415384
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,204
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,204 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,090 by 2033. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road carry?
About 24,204 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 81/US 287 SB over Blue Mound Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.