US Bridges

US 70/287 NB over US 183/283

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · At JCT US 70/287 & US 183 · Structure no. 032440004305175

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70/287 NB over US 183/283 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70/287 NB over US 183/283 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,436 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 70/287 NB
CrossesUS 183/283
LocationAt JCT US 70/287 & US 183
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.15987, -99.28458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2024)
Projected traffic33,436 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 70/287 NB over US 183/283 built?

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

What condition is US 70/287 NB over US 183/283 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 70/287 NB over US 183/283 carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 70/287 NB over US 183/283?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 70/287 NB over US 183/283?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.