US Bridges

US 62 WB over US 82

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520013101011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
493 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,814
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 WB over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 WB over US 82 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 3,814 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2033. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 62 WB
CrossesUS 82
Location0.3 MI SW of Lp 289
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5985, -101.79497
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,814 (2020)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 62 WB over US 82 built?

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

What condition is US 62 WB over US 82 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 WB over US 82 carry?

About 3,814 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 WB over US 82?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 WB over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.