US Bridges

US 287 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH30 & IH35 W · Structure no. 022200106802370

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,001 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
61,430
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER 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 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 61,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesIH-30/US-180/LANCASTER
Location0.6 MI E of IH30 & IH35 W
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74661, -97.30659
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans11 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,001 ft (305.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,430 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER built?

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

What condition is US 287 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER 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 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER carry?

About 61,430 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER?

The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over IH-30/US-180/LANCASTER?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.