US Bridges

US 82 EB over Slide Road

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.20 MI NE of Loop 289 · Structure no. 051520038001216

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Slide Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over Slide Road 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 29,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,911 by 2035. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesSlide Road
Location1.20 MI NE of Loop 289
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56422, -101.9225
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 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 length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,850 (2019)
Projected traffic48,911 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Slide Road built?

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

What condition is US 82 EB over Slide Road 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 Slide Road carry?

About 29,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Slide Road?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Slide Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.