US Bridges

NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;82

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of FM 40 · Structure no. 051520013101037

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
534 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2033. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNE Lp 289 WB
CrossesUS 62;82
Location0.7 MI NW of FM 40
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60014, -101.79091
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2013)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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 NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;82 built?

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

What condition is NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;82 carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;82?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns NE Lp 289 WB over US 62;82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.