US Bridges

Lp 289 EB over BNSF RR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · Lp 289 @ BNSF RR · Structure no. 051520078302005

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,703
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 289 EB over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 289 EB over BNSF RR in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2033. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 289 EB
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationLp 289 @ BNSF RR
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6212, -101.85533
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,703 (2017)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lp 289 EB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Lp 289 EB over 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 Lp 289 EB over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,703 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lp 289 EB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 289 EB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.