US Bridges

SW 34th ST over IH 27

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1541 · Structure no. 041910016809062

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,575
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 34th ST over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW 34th ST over IH 27 in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,630 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 34th ST
CrossesIH 27
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1541
RouteInterstate 27
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.1783, -101.84128
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 inspectionOctober 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,575 (2012)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 34th ST over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 34th ST over IH 27 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW 34th ST over IH 27 carry?

About 10,575 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is SW 34th ST over IH 27?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SW 34th ST over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.