US Bridges

IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of IH 27 SB · Structure no. 051520006801087

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,912
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH27SB to LP289WB
CrossesS Lp 289 WB FR
Location0.15 MI W of IH 27 SB
RouteInterstate 27
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52981, -101.84749
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,912 (2019)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR carry?

About 11,912 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH27SB to LP289WB over S Lp 289 WB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.