US Bridges

US 287 SB over Pease River

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 032440004305017

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,418 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
6,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Pease River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Pease River in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 97 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 6,670 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,334 by 2040. The structure is 1,418 ft (432.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesPease River
Location1.1 MI N of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1785, -99.32303
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,418 ft (432.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,670 (2024)
Projected traffic15,334 by 2040
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over Pease River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 287 SB over Pease 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over Pease River carry?

About 6,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Pease River?

The structure is 1,418 ft (432.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.