US Bridges

US 287 SB over BNSF RR

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 032440004305019

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over BNSF RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 SB over BNSF RR in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 91 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 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
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.6 MI N of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1705, -99.31831
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2022)
Projected traffic6,350 by 2042
Trucks50%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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 4,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.