US Bridges

US 287 SB over Vernon Access O-Pass

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440004306113

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,334
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Vernon Access O-Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Vernon Access O-Pass in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 15,334 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,763 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesVernon Access O-Pass
Location0.5 MI W of FM 1763
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.14962, -99.23579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,334 (2020)
Projected traffic30,763 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 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 SB over Vernon Access O-Pass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 287 SB over Vernon Access O-Pass 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 Vernon Access O-Pass carry?

About 15,334 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Vernon Access O-Pass?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Vernon Access O-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.