US Bridges

US 287 SB over SH 180

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200017206269

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,566
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over SH 180 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over SH 180 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 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 19,566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,670 by 2035. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesSH 180
Location0.6 MI E of IH 35W
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74625, -97.30788
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,566 (2020)
Projected traffic27,670 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 over SH 180 built?

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

What condition is US 287 SB over SH 180 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over SH 180 carry?

About 19,566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over SH 180?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over SH 180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.