US Bridges

Erskine ST over IH 27

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520006711198

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erskine ST over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erskine ST over IH 27 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 1,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesErskine ST
CrossesIH 27
Location0.75 MI S of Lp 289
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60685, -101.84524
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Erskine ST over IH 27 built?

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

What condition is Erskine ST over IH 27 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 Erskine ST over IH 27 carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Erskine ST over IH 27?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Erskine ST over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.