US Bridges

US 82 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th Ramp

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of University · Structure no. 051520038001035

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
511 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2030. The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Bos-W Ramp
CrossesE-4th Ramp
Location0.35 MI W of University
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5924, -101.87722
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length511 ft (155.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2010)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th Ramp built?

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

What condition is US 82 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th Ramp 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 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th Ramp carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th Ramp?

The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Bos-W Ramp over E-4th Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.