US Bridges

US 82 WB over Avenue Q

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520038001047

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,413
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over Avenue Q is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over Avenue Q 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 13,413 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 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesAvenue Q
Location0.95 MI W of IH 27
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59288, -101.85526
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,413 (2017)
Projected traffic17,320 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over Avenue Q built?

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

What condition is US 82 WB over Avenue Q 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 WB over Avenue Q carry?

About 13,413 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over Avenue Q?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over Avenue Q?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.