US Bridges

Lp 463 over FM 1315 (salem Rd)

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 132350235001203

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

About this bridge

Lp 463 over FM 1315 (salem Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 463 over FM 1315 (salem Rd) in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLp 463
CrossesFM 1315 (salem Rd)
Location1.1 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 463
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86147, -96.98003
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.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 463 over FM 1315 (salem Rd) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 463 over FM 1315 (salem Rd) 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 FM 1315 (salem Rd) carry?

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

How long is Lp 463 over FM 1315 (salem Rd)?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 463 over FM 1315 (salem Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.