US Bridges

Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium)

Good

Randall County, Texas · 0.78 MI S of IH40 · Structure no. 041910263501094

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,210 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
14,680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium) in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesLp 335 Sbfr
CrossesPlaya 1 (helium)
Location0.78 MI S of IH40
RouteState Highway 335
StateTexas
Coordinates35.17442, -101.95627
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,210 ft (368.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,680 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium) 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 Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium) carry?

About 14,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium)?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 335 Sbfr over Playa 1 (helium)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.