US Bridges

SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520078301080

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,291
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 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 6,291 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,630 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Lp 289 SB
CrossesSP 331 & BNSF RR
Location3.20 MI E of IH 27
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53685, -101.7915
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,291 (2019)
Projected traffic8,630 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR 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 SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR carry?

About 6,291 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SE Lp 289 SB over SP 331 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.