US Bridges

US 287 SB over Bishop ST

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Berry ST · Structure no. 022200017206076

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,850
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Bishop ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Bishop ST in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 30,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,190 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesBishop ST
Location0.25 MI SE of Berry ST
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71197, -97.27705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,850 (2015)
Projected traffic43,190 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 over Bishop ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over Bishop ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over Bishop ST carry?

About 30,850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Bishop ST?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Bishop ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.