US Bridges

US 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · US 70 at Bentley ST · Structure no. 032440004305174

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,409
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 16,409 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,818 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 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 70/US 287 SB
CrossesBentley ST
LocationUS 70 at Bentley ST
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.16061, -99.29847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,409 (2020)
Projected traffic32,818 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST 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 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST carry?

About 16,409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 70/US 287 SB over Bentley ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.