US Bridges

W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520038001024

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW-L Ramp
CrossesQ-E Ramp
Location0.80 MI W of IH 27
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59238, -101.85301
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp built?

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

What condition is W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp 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 W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp carry?

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

How long is W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W-L Ramp over Q-E Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.