US 287 SB
Carrying US 287 SB over SH 34
4.5 MI W OF IH 45, Ellis, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 287 SB
The US 287 SB bridge in Ellis, Texas carries US 287 SB over SH 34. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 5,550 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 287 SB 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
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,550 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180710017208182
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 287 SB 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 287 SB against other structures in Ellis 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 287 SB?
US 287 SB in Ellis, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 287 SB inspected?
US 287 SB'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 5,550 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 287 SB 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 287 SB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 287 SB.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 287 SB?
Ownership is not specified for US 287 SB in the NBI.
How old is US 287 SB and does age affect safety?
US 287 SB was built in 1995, making it 31 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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