US Bridges

Lp 363 over SH 53

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 090140023201089

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,750
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 363 over SH 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 363 over SH 53 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2035. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 363
CrossesSH 53
Location2.80 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 363
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08905, -97.31007
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2015)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 363 over SH 53 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 363 over SH 53 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 363 over SH 53 carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 363 over SH 53?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 363 over SH 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.