US Bridges

US 287 SB Conn over US 287 NB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Vill. CR RD · Structure no. 022200017206192

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,107
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB Conn over US 287 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB Conn over US 287 NB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2029. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB Conn
CrossesUS 287 NB
Location0.60 MI E of Vill. CR RD
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69183, -97.24089
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,107 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Conn over US 287 NB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB Conn 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 Conn over US 287 NB carry?

About 5,107 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is US 287 SB Conn over US 287 NB?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB Conn over US 287 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.