US Bridges

IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150007308072

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,520
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 41,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,455 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 SB
CrossesCorpus Christi RD
Location0.30 MI S of IH 410
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32525, -98.41331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,520 (2019)
Projected traffic58,455 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD carry?

About 41,520 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 SB over Corpus Christi RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.