US Bridges

Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of IH 44 · Structure no. 032430004317197

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,195 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2033. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 287J/OLD LP370
CrossesBNSF RR & Jefferson ST
Location0.65 MI E of IH 44
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.92505, -98.50276
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,195 (2023)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST carry?

About 6,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 287J/OLD LP370 over BNSF RR & Jefferson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.