US Bridges

US 87 SB over 82nd Street

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of S Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520006801015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over 82nd Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over 82nd Street in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2030. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87 SB
Crosses82nd Street
Location0.65 MI S of S Lp 289
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51986, -101.84412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2019)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over 82nd Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over 82nd Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over 82nd Street carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over 82nd Street?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over 82nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.