US Bridges

NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140032005400

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2036. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW Lp 363 WB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.50 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 363
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14098, -97.33823
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR 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 NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns NW Lp 363 WB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.