US Bridges

E Lp 289 SB over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of FM 40 · Structure no. 051520078301052

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lp 289 SB over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lp 289 SB over Abandoned Railroad in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Lp 289 SB
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location1.15 MI S of FM 40
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57532, -101.78779
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 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,110 (2013)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lp 289 SB over Abandoned Railroad 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 SB over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 6,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E Lp 289 SB over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Lp 289 SB over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.