US Bridges

US 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473

Good

Wichita County, Texas · At JCT of Loop 473 · Structure no. 032430004401094

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,638
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 13,638 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,040 by 2033. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82EB/US281/287S
CrossesLoop 473
LocationAt JCT of Loop 473
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88854, -98.48457
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,638 (2019)
Projected traffic36,040 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473 carry?

About 13,638 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 82EB/US281/287S over Loop 473?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.