US Bridges

Spur 327 over Milwaukee Avenue

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of Loop 289 · Structure no. 051520038015233

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 327 over Milwaukee Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 327 over Milwaukee Avenue in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 18,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2033. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSpur 327
CrossesMilwaukee Avenue
Location1.45 MI W of Loop 289
RouteU.S. Route 327
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53891, -101.95709
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,680 (2013)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 327 over Milwaukee Avenue built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 327 over Milwaukee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 327 over Milwaukee Avenue carry?

About 18,680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spur 327 over Milwaukee Avenue?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 327 over Milwaukee Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.