US Bridges

US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.25 MI S of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200017209164

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,022
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 18,022 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location3.25 MI S of FM 157
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56104, -97.11444
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,022 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 18,022 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.