US Bridges

SH 36 EB over Lp 363

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.10 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140018403445

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,357
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 EB over Lp 363 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 EB over Lp 363 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 11,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2036. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 36 EB
CrossesLp 363
Location2.10 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11744, -97.3858
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,357 (2019)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 36 EB over Lp 363 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 EB over Lp 363 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 SH 36 EB over Lp 363 carry?

About 11,357 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 EB over Lp 363?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 EB over Lp 363?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.