US Bridges

E Lp 289 NB over FM 40

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 051520078301039

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lp 289 NB over FM 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lp 289 NB over FM 40 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Lp 289 NB
CrossesFM 40
Location0.40 MI S of US 62
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59261, -101.78757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2013)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lp 289 NB over FM 40 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 40 carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E Lp 289 NB over FM 40?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Lp 289 NB over FM 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.