US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad
GoodTarrant County, Texas · 1.1 MI NW of FM 156 · Structure no. 022200001415385
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,913
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 22,913 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,090 by 2035. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad 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 BNSF Railroad carry?
About 22,913 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 81/US 287 SB over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 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.