US Bridges

US 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of SH 180 · Structure no. 022200017206051

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,990 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB Ramp C
CrossesUS 287 NB
Location0.05 MI S of SH 180
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74535, -97.30598
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2013)
Projected traffic36,990 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB Ramp C over US 287 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.