US Bridges

E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Mlk Jr Blvd · Structure no. 051520B00565001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,702
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,702 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 26 ST
CrossesBNSF RR & Southeast DR
Location0.5 MI W of Mlk Jr Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57239, -101.82547
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E 26 ST over BNSF RR & Southeast DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.