SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB
FairWichita County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of Bus 287 · Structure no. 032430004401120
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 308 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 79 NB over US 82 Wb/Us 287 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.