US Bridges

Heritage Pkwy WB over US 287

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200017209227

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Pkwy WB over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heritage Pkwy WB over US 287 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2029. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Pkwy WB
CrossesUS 287
Location3.70 MI S of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5542, -97.11159
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2009)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heritage Pkwy WB over US 287 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Pkwy WB 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 Heritage Pkwy WB over US 287 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Heritage Pkwy WB over US 287?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Pkwy WB over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.