US Bridges

US 287 S.B. over IH 30

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of IH30 & IH35 W · Structure no. 022200106802371

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 S.B. over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 S.B. 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,050 by 2029. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 S.B.
CrossesIH 30
Location0.4 MI E of IH30 & IH35 W
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74831, -97.31056
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic8,050 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 S.B. over IH 30 built?

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

What condition is US 287 S.B. over IH 30 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 S.B. over IH 30 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 287 S.B. over IH 30?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 S.B. over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.