US Bridges

S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.50 MI SE of SP 327 · Structure no. 051520078301044

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,519
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 54 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 35,519 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,090 by 2033. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Lp 289 WB
CrossesQuaker Ave
Location1.50 MI SE of SP 327
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53108, -101.90705
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,519 (2017)
Projected traffic49,090 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave carry?

About 35,519 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S Lp 289 WB over Quaker Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.