US Bridges

Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of US 62 · Structure no. 051520B00820001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
973 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2030. The structure is 973 ft (296.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Jr Blvd
Crosses34th St; BNSF
Location1.00 MI S of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56396, -101.81839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length973 ft (296.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2010)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF 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 Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF?

The structure is 973 ft (296.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Jr Blvd over 34th St; BNSF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.