US Bridges

IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.37 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 051520006711194

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,980 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,380 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 NB FR
CrossesYh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR
Location0.37 MI N of US 82
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59745, -101.84146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,980 (2013)
Projected traffic8,380 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR built?

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

What condition is IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR carry?

About 5,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.