US Bridges

Windthorst RD over US 82/287

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 032430004401138

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,219
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windthorst RD over US 82/287 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Windthorst RD over US 82/287 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8,219 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2030. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWindthorst RD
CrossesUS 82/287
Location0.5 MI E of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88531, -98.46804
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,219 (2010)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Windthorst RD over US 82/287 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windthorst RD over US 82/287 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 Windthorst RD over US 82/287 carry?

About 8,219 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Windthorst RD over US 82/287?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Windthorst RD over US 82/287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.