US Bridges

US 287 NB over BNSF RR

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 032440004305103

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over BNSF RR in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,953 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,334 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 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 NB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.6 MI N of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17042, -99.31795
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,953 (2020)
Projected traffic15,334 by 2040
Trucks49%
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 NB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB 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 NB over BNSF RR carry?

About 10,953 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.