US Bridges

US 287 SB over Condon Springs

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 032440004305130

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Condon Springs is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Condon Springs in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,953 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,334 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesCondon Springs
Location0.3 MI N of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.16731, -99.31626
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
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 Condon Springs built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over Condon Springs 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 Condon Springs carry?

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

How long is US 287 SB over Condon Springs?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Condon Springs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.