US Bridges

Ash Ave over N Loop 289

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · Ash Ave @ N Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520078302062

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Ave over N Loop 289 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash Ave over N Loop 289 in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 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 1,331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,480 by 2030. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAsh Ave
CrossesN Loop 289
LocationAsh Ave @ N Lp 289
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61664, -101.83589
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$410,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash Ave over N Loop 289 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ash Ave over N Loop 289 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ash Ave over N Loop 289 carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ash Ave over N Loop 289?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Ave over N Loop 289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.