US Bridges

US 287 NB over US 70

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · JCT US 70 and US 287 · Structure no. 032440014607131

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,372
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over US 70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over US 70 in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 21,372 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,744 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesUS 70
LocationJCT US 70 and US 287
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.16298, -99.31271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,372 (2020)
Projected traffic42,744 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 NB over US 70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over US 70 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 US 70 carry?

About 21,372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over US 70?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over US 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.