US Bridges

Yucca Lane over IH 27

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Lubbock County, Texas · IH 27 at Yucca Lane · Structure no. 051520006707228

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yucca Lane over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yucca Lane over IH 27 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYucca Lane
CrossesIH 27
LocationIH 27 at Yucca Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62818, -101.83556
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2023)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Yucca Lane over IH 27 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yucca Lane over IH 27 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 2024.

How much traffic does Yucca Lane over IH 27 carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yucca Lane over IH 27?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Yucca Lane over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.