US Bridges

N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 1264 · Structure no. 051520005207069

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 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 16,410 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,970 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN Lp 289 EB
CrossesUS 84 & at & Sf RR
Location1.3 MI W of FM 1264
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6166, -101.89173
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,410 (2013)
Projected traffic22,970 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR carry?

About 16,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Lp 289 EB over US 84 & at & Sf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.