US Bridges

IH 27 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 051520006711192

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
926 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,329
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw 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 16,329 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,540 by 2033. The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 NB
CrossesMunicipal Dr/Yh Draw
Location0.6 MI N of US 82
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59844, -101.84271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length926 ft (282.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,329 (2019)
Projected traffic19,540 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 27 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw 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 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw carry?

About 16,329 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw?

The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over Municipal Dr/Yh Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.