US 81/287 SBL
Carrying US 81/287 SBL over BU 81C
0.8 MI N OF FM 1655, Wise, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 81/287 SBL
The US 81/287 SBL bridge in Wise, Texas carries US 81/287 SBL over BU 81C. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 900 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 81/287 SBL compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022490001306059
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 81/287 SBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 81/287 SBL against other structures in Wise and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 81/287 SBL?
US 81/287 SBL in Wise, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 81/287 SBL inspected?
US 81/287 SBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 81/287 SBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 81/287 SBL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 81/287 SBL.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 81/287 SBL?
Ownership is not specified for US 81/287 SBL in the NBI.
How old is US 81/287 SBL and does age affect safety?
US 81/287 SBL was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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