US Bridges

IH 27 SB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.54 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 051520006711195

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,599
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB 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 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 SB FR
CrossesYh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR
Location0.54 MI N of US 82
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59891, -101.84394
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 SB 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 SB FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR 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 FR over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.