US Bridges

Lp 363 over BNSF RR

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of US 190 · Structure no. 090140032005085

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
520 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,453
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 363 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 363 over BNSF RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,530 by 2035. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 363
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.40 MI NE of US 190
RouteState Highway 363
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06012, -97.32624
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,453 (2020)
Projected traffic12,530 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 363 over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Lp 363 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 363 over BNSF RR carry?

About 9,453 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 363 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 363 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.