US 287 SB over SH 240
FairWilbarger County, Texas · JCT US 287 & SH 240 · Structure no. 032440004307157
- 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 SB over SH 240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 SB over SH 240 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 SB 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 SB over SH 240 carry?
About 7,213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is US 287 SB 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 SB over SH 240?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.