US Bridges

Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel

Fair

Aransas County, Texas · 2.15 MI SE of SH 35 · Structure no. 160040058501003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel in Aransas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 13-GOOSE Island
CrossesTidal Channel
Location2.15 MI SE of SH 35
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAransas County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.12834, -96.9858
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel 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 Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 13-GOOSE Island over Tidal Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.