US Bridges

9th Street over US 82

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of University · Structure no. 051520038001040

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street over US 82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries9th Street
CrossesUS 82
Location0.9 MI SW of University
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58769, -101.88341
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 9th Street over US 82 built?

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

What condition is 9th Street 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 9th Street over US 82 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 9th Street over US 82?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Street over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.