US Bridges

US 82 EB over Loop 289

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 2.8 MI SW of SH 114 · Structure no. 051520038001021

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,399 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,600
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Loop 289 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over Loop 289 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 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,700 by 2030. The structure is 2,399 ft (731.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesLoop 289
Location2.8 MI SW of SH 114
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55307, -101.93951
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,399 ft (731.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,600 (2010)
Projected traffic55,700 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Loop 289 built?

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

What condition is US 82 EB over Loop 289 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 US 82 EB over Loop 289 carry?

About 31,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Loop 289?

The structure is 2,399 ft (731.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Loop 289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.