US Bridges

US 287 NB over SH 240

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · JCT US 287 & SH 240 · Structure no. 032440004307156

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,213
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over SH 240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over SH 240 in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,213 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,098 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesSH 240
LocationJCT US 287 & SH 240
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.07626, -99.0211
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,213 (2020)
Projected traffic10,098 by 2040
Trucks44%
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 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 SH 240 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over SH 240 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 SH 240 carry?

About 7,213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over SH 240?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over SH 240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.