US Bridges

Loop 463 over US 77

Good

Victoria County, Texas · At US 77 Interchange · Structure no. 132350037005079

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 463 over US 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 463 over US 77 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,990 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,780 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesLoop 463
CrossesUS 77
LocationAt US 77 Interchange
RouteState Highway 463
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86341, -96.99727
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 24 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,990 (2013)
Projected traffic23,780 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 463 over US 77 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 463 over US 77 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 Loop 463 over US 77 carry?

About 16,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Loop 463 over US 77?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 463 over US 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.