US Bridges

University Avenue over US 82

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of US 84 · Structure no. 051520038001044

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Avenue over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Avenue 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,200 by 2030. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 199 ft wide.

CarriesUniversity Avenue
CrossesUS 82
Location0.90 MI W of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59243, -101.8703
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2010)
Projected traffic54,200 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 University Avenue over US 82 built?

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

What condition is University Avenue 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 University Avenue over US 82 carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Avenue over US 82?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns University Avenue over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.