US Bridges

US 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 2.48 MI SW of Loop 289 · Structure no. 051520038001234

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,184
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,184 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,590 by 2035. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS 62 / 82
CrossesUpland Avenue
Location2.48 MI SW of Loop 289
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53197, -101.97443
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,184 (2020)
Projected traffic28,590 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue carry?

About 14,184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 / 82 over Upland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.