US Bridges

IH 27 SB over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 051520006711189

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,093 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,861
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway 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 25,861 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,110 by 2033. The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesBNSF RR Yard & Broadway
Location0.50 MI N of US 62
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58448, -101.83934
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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,093 ft (333.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,861 (2019)
Projected traffic27,110 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway built?

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

What condition is IH 27 SB over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway 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 over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway carry?

About 25,861 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway?

The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over BNSF RR Yard & Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.