US Bridges

US 82 EB over Quaker Avenue

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of SH 114 · Structure no. 051520038001036

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Quaker Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over Quaker Avenue 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 29,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,200 by 2035. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesQuaker Avenue
Location0.35 MI SW of SH 114
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57499, -101.90508
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,850 (2019)
Projected traffic40,200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Quaker Avenue built?

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

What condition is US 82 EB over Quaker Avenue 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 over Quaker Avenue carry?

About 29,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Quaker Avenue?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Quaker Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.