US Bridges

Municipal Drive over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · Municipal DR @ Canyon Lk · Structure no. 051520006711196

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Municipal Drive over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Municipal Drive 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 1,788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMunicipal Drive
CrossesYh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR
LocationMunicipal DR @ Canyon Lk
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59904, -101.84301
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,788 (2023)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Municipal Drive over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR built?

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

What condition is Municipal Drive 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 Municipal Drive over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR carry?

About 1,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Municipal Drive over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Municipal Drive over Yh Draw/Cesar Chavez DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.