US Bridges

US 287 W Connector over IH 30

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 30 & IH 35 · Structure no. 022200106802369

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,658 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
17,011
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 W Connector over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 W Connector over IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17,011 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 1,658 ft (505.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 W Connector
CrossesIH 30
Location0.6 MI E of IH 30 & IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74818, -97.30757
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,658 ft (505.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,011 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 W Connector over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 W Connector over IH 30 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 W Connector over IH 30 carry?

About 17,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 287 W Connector over IH 30?

The structure is 1,658 ft (505.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 W Connector over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.