US Bridges

Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of FM 41 · Structure no. 051520005301188

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2035. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 84 EB
CrossesUS 84 WB
Location1.70 MI N of FM 41
RouteState Highway 84
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45802, -101.66738
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2015)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 84 EB over US 84 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.