US Bridges

US 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 FR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · US82 at LOOP289 · Structure no. 051520038001002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,700 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,600
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 FR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 FR in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,700 by 2030. The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 EB Dir Conn
CrossesLp 289 Fr; US 82 FR
LocationUS82 at LOOP289
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55222, -101.93835
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,700 ft (518.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,600 (2010)
Projected traffic55,700 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 FR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 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 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 FR carry?

About 31,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 FR?

The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB Dir Conn over Lp 289 Fr; US 82 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.