IH 27 NB
Carrying IH 27 NB over CESAR CHAVEZ DR
0.6 Mi N of US 82, Lubbock, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 27 NB
The IH 27 NB bridge in Lubbock, Texas carries IH 27 NB over CESAR CHAVEZ DR. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 326 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 27 NB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 326 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 051520006711192
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 27 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IH 27 NB against other structures in Lubbock and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH 27 NB?
IH 27 NB in Lubbock, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 27 NB inspected?
IH 27 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 326 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 27 NB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH 27 NB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for IH 27 NB.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 27 NB?
Ownership is not specified for IH 27 NB in the NBI.
How old is IH 27 NB and does age affect safety?
IH 27 NB was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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