US Bridges

E Lp 289 NB over FM 835

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of SP 331 · Structure no. 051520078301020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,365
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lp 289 NB over FM 835 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lp 289 NB over FM 835 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,365 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Lp 289 NB
CrossesFM 835
Location0.90 MI N of SP 331
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54892, -101.78807
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,365 (2020)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2040
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lp 289 NB over FM 835 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lp 289 NB over FM 835 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Lp 289 NB over FM 835 carry?

About 4,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is E Lp 289 NB over FM 835?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E Lp 289 NB over FM 835?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.