US Bridges

Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of W Broad ST · Structure no. 022200017202194

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,038
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 18,038 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,290 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLp 496/BUS 287 P
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.3 MI N of W Broad ST
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56748, -97.14192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,038 (2024)
Projected traffic20,290 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 18,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 496/BUS 287 P over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.