US Bridges

IH 27 SB over Turnaround / Connector

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 051520006711204

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,738
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB over Turnaround / Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over Turnaround / Connector 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 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 30,738 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,700 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 SB
CrossesTurnaround / Connector
Location0.40 MI S of US 62
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57285, -101.84345
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,738 (2019)
Projected traffic33,700 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 27 SB over Turnaround / Connector built?

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

What condition is IH 27 SB over Turnaround / Connector 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 over Turnaround / Connector carry?

About 30,738 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB over Turnaround / Connector?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB over Turnaround / Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.