US Bridges

US 287 WB over IH 20

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Little Road · Structure no. 022200237405237

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,072
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 WB over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 WB over IH 20 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 23,072 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,570 by 2029. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 WB
CrossesIH 20
Location0.6 MI W of Little Road
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67107, -97.20837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,072 (2019)
Projected traffic66,570 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 WB over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 WB over IH 20 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 US 287 WB over IH 20 carry?

About 23,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 287 WB over IH 20?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 WB over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.