US Bridges

N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · N Lp 289 @ IH 27 Ml · Structure no. 051520006707075

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,180 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN Lp 289 EB FR
CrossesIH 27 Ml
LocationN Lp 289 @ IH 27 Ml
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61828, -101.84209
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2013)
Projected traffic9,180 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml 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 N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Lp 289 EB FR over IH 27 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.