SH 63 over Sabine River

Fair Condition89 years old1,369 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyNewton
Location0.00 Mi W Louisiana S/l
CarriesSH 63
CrossesSabine River
Coordinates31.06434, -93.51913

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1881.9 ft (573.6 m)
Max Span250.0 ft (76.2 m)
Deck Width25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Area4416.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1937

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,369 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number201760021404005

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