US Bridges

Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · At JCT of Bus 287 & Lp 11 · Structure no. 032430004314160

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
526 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,737
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,737 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2033. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 11 SB
CrossesBus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR
LocationAt JCT of Bus 287 & Lp 11
RouteState Highway 11
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93019, -98.53634
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,737 (2020)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR carry?

About 3,737 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 11 SB over Bus 287 (lp 370)/BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.