US Bridges

US 62 EB over NE Lp 289 FR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of FM 40 · Structure no. 051520013101074

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
439 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 EB over NE Lp 289 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 EB over NE Lp 289 FR 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2033. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 62 EB
CrossesNE Lp 289 FR
Location0.7 MI NW of FM 40
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60034, -101.79179
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,860 (2020)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over NE Lp 289 FR built?

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

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

How much traffic does US 62 EB over NE Lp 289 FR carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 EB over NE Lp 289 FR?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 EB over NE Lp 289 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.