US Bridges

Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520078302064

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,703
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1974, 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 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 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 289 EB
CrossesMlk Jr. Blvd
Location1.4 MI E of IH 27
RouteState Highway 289
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61606, -101.81846
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd built?

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

What condition is Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd 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 Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd carry?

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

How long is Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 289 EB over Mlk Jr. Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.