US Bridges

US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · Int US 62/82 & Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520038001020

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,902 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2030. The structure is 3,902 ft (1,189.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS62WB to LP289SB
CrossesUS 62; LP289 and 50th ST
LocationInt US 62/82 & Lp 289
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55709, -101.9338
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans6 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,902 ft (1,189.3 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST built?

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

What condition is US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST?

The structure is 3,902 ft (1,189.3 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US62WB to LP289SB over US 62; LP289 and 50th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.