US Bridges

US 82EB/US 287SB over US 281

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Loop 473 · Structure no. 032430004401100

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,421
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82EB/US 287SB over US 281 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82EB/US 287SB over US 281 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,421 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,870 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82EB/US 287SB
CrossesUS 281
Location0.4 MI E of Loop 473
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88452, -98.47824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,421 (2019)
Projected traffic18,870 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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/US 287SB over US 281 built?

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

What condition is US 82EB/US 287SB over US 281 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 82EB/US 287SB over US 281 carry?

About 10,421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 82EB/US 287SB over US 281?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 82EB/US 287SB over US 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.