US Bridges

US 287 SB over BNSF RR

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 4.5 MI NW of FM 432 · Structure no. 032440004305013

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over BNSF RR in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 12,235 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,470 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location4.5 MI NW of FM 432
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.23974, -99.44934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,235 (2020)
Projected traffic24,470 by 2040
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 287 SB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 287 SB over BNSF RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over BNSF RR carry?

About 12,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.