US Bridges

US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.5 MI West of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520005301185

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
882 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2033. The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 82 E-Q Ramp
CrossesL-W Ramp & Ave L
Location0.5 MI West of IH 27
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59302, -101.84836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length882 ft (268.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2013)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L?

The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 E-Q Ramp over L-W Ramp & Ave L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.