US Bridges

IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of US 62 · Structure no. 051520006711187

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,420 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 SB On-Ramp
CrossesIH 27 SB Off-Ramp
Location0.20 MI NE of US 62
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58024, -101.84012
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2013)
Projected traffic5,420 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp built?

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

What condition is IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB On-Ramp over IH 27 SB Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.