US Bridges

SE Lp 289 EB over US 84

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520005318078

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,010
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Lp 289 EB over US 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Lp 289 EB over US 84 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 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 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Lp 289 EB
CrossesUS 84
Location1.40 MI E of IH 27
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52962, -101.81924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2013)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Lp 289 EB over US 84 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SE Lp 289 EB over US 84 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE Lp 289 EB over US 84 carry?

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SE Lp 289 EB over US 84?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SE Lp 289 EB over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.