US Bridges

S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of US 84 · Structure no. 051520006801088

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,387 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2031. The structure is 1,387 ft (422.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Lp 289 EB Conn
CrossesIH 27 & S Lp 289
Location1.5 MI W of US 84
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53066, -101.84424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,387 ft (422.8 m)
Longest span258 ft (78.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2011)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289 built?

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

What condition is S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289 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 S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289 carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289?

The structure is 1,387 ft (422.8 m) long with a longest span of 258 ft (78.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S Lp 289 EB Conn over IH 27 & S Lp 289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.