US Bridges

Vickery Blvd over US 287

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200017206054

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vickery Blvd over US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vickery Blvd over US 287 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 4,835 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,490 by 2031. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVickery Blvd
CrossesUS 287
Location1.05 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 643
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7359, -97.29889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,835 (2024)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Vickery Blvd over US 287 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Vickery Blvd over US 287 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 Vickery Blvd over US 287 carry?

About 4,835 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Vickery Blvd over US 287?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Vickery Blvd over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.