US Bridges

Lp 363 over IH 35

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.30 MI N of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140001504398

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 363 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 363 over IH 35 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,910 by 2036. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLp 363
CrossesIH 35
Location3.30 MI N of SH 53
RouteState Highway 363
StateTexas
Coordinates31.139, -97.33036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2016)
Projected traffic8,910 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 363 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 363 over IH 35 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 363 over IH 35 carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 363 over IH 35?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 363 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.