US Bridges

Lp 463 over Bu 59T

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 3.00 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 132350008919202

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
880 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 463 over Bu 59T is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 463 over Bu 59T in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 12,458 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,780 by 2033. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 463
CrossesBu 59T
Location3.00 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 463
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82568, -96.93855
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,458 (2024)
Projected traffic23,780 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lp 463 over Bu 59T built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lp 463 over Bu 59T 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 Lp 463 over Bu 59T carry?

About 12,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 463 over Bu 59T?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 463 over Bu 59T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.