US Bridges

US 84 WB FR over IH 27

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of S Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520006711183

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,521
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB FR over IH 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB FR over IH 27 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2031. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 84 WB FR
CrossesIH 27
Location0.65 MI N of S Lp 289
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53684, -101.84445
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2023)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2031
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 WB FR over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB FR over IH 27 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB FR over IH 27 carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB FR over IH 27?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB FR over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.