US Bridges

42nd ST over IH 27

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Lubbock County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 051520006711201

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,876
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

42nd ST over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42nd ST over IH 27 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,876 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries42nd ST
CrossesIH 27
Location0.65 MI E of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55605, -101.845
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,876 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 42nd ST over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42nd ST over IH 27 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 42nd ST over IH 27 carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 42nd ST over IH 27?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 42nd ST over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.