US Bridges

US 82 EB over Avenue Q (us 84)

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520038001037

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,146
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Avenue Q (us 84) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over Avenue Q (us 84) 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 19,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,320 by 2033. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesAvenue Q (us 84)
Location0.95 MI W of IH 27
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59266, -101.85526
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,146 (2017)
Projected traffic17,320 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Avenue Q (us 84) built?

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

What condition is US 82 EB over Avenue Q (us 84) 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 Avenue Q (us 84) carry?

About 19,146 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Avenue Q (us 84)?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Avenue Q (us 84)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.