US Bridges

S Lp 289 WB over University Ave

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520078301090

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,233
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lp 289 WB over University Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lp 289 WB over University Ave in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 20,233 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,760 by 2033. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Lp 289 WB
CrossesUniversity Ave
Location1.50 MI W of IH 27
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5294, -101.87042
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,233 (2019)
Projected traffic28,760 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lp 289 WB over University Ave built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lp 289 WB over University 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 University Ave carry?

About 20,233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S Lp 289 WB over University Ave?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S Lp 289 WB over University Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.