US Bridges

Loop 289 NB over 34th Street

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · Loop 289 @ 34th Street · Structure no. 051520078302061

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,995
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 289 NB over 34th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 289 NB over 34th Street in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 52 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,910 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesLoop 289 NB
Crosses34th Street
LocationLoop 289 @ 34th Street
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56334, -101.94367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,995 (2017)
Projected traffic32,910 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$232,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 289 NB over 34th Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Loop 289 NB over 34th Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 289 NB over 34th Street carry?

About 22,995 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Loop 289 NB over 34th Street?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 289 NB over 34th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.