SH 188 over Port Bay
FairAransas County, Texas · 3.2 MI NW of SH 35 · Structure no. 160040050704019
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,506
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 188 over Port Bay is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 188 over Port Bay in Aransas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 3,506 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 188 over Port Bay built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 188 over Port Bay 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 188 over Port Bay carry?
About 3,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 188 over Port Bay?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 188 over Port Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.