US Bridges

Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.2 MI SE of IH 44 · Structure no. 032430004410063

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 287/LOOP 370
CrossesWichita River
Location1.2 MI SE of IH 44
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.91888, -98.49773
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (2023)
Projected traffic9,050 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 287/LOOP 370 over Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.