US Bridges

US 59 SB over Lp 463

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 3.50 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 132350008805069

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Lp 463 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Lp 463 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesLp 463
Location3.50 MI NE of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81551, -96.9269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2013)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 59 SB over Lp 463 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over Lp 463 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over Lp 463 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Lp 463?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Lp 463?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.