SH 63 over Angelina River
FairJasper County, Texas · 11.80 MI NW of US 190 · Structure no. 201220024402059
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,013
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 63 over Angelina River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 63 over Angelina River in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 3,013 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 63 over Angelina River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 63 over Angelina River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 63 over Angelina River carry?
About 3,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 63 over Angelina River?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 63 over Angelina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.