US Bridges

4th East Ramp over US 82

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of University · Structure no. 051520038001038

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
646 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th East Ramp over US 82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th East Ramp over US 82 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2030. The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries4th East Ramp
CrossesUS 82
Location0.4 MI SW of University
RouteState Highway 2255
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59194, -101.87837
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length646 ft (196.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2010)
Projected traffic5,400 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 4th East Ramp over US 82 built?

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

What condition is 4th East Ramp over US 82 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 4th East Ramp over US 82 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th East Ramp over US 82?

The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4th East Ramp over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.