US Bridges

IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of S Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520006801089

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB 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 6,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,710 by 2033. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 27 SB FR
CrossesIH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB
Location0.20 MI N of S Lp 289
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53214, -101.84486
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,930 (2013)
Projected traffic9,710 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB built?

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

What condition is IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB 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 IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB carry?

About 6,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 SB FR over IH 27 SB to S Lp 289 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.