US Bridges

Loop 289 NB over Erskine ST / Quaker Ave

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.05 MI SW of US 84 · Structure no. 051520078302109

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
978 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
38,800
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 289 NB over Erskine ST / Quaker Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 289 NB over Erskine ST / Quaker Ave in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 38,800 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,700 by 2031. The structure is 978 ft (298.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop 289 NB
CrossesErskine ST / Quaker Ave
Location1.05 MI SW of US 84
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60777, -101.90516
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length978 ft (298.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,800 (2011)
Projected traffic54,700 by 2031
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 289 NB over Erskine ST / Quaker Ave built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 289 NB over Erskine ST / Quaker Ave 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 Erskine ST / Quaker Ave carry?

About 38,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Loop 289 NB over Erskine ST / Quaker Ave?

The structure is 978 ft (298.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 289 NB over Erskine ST / Quaker Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.