US Bridges

US 181 NB over Belden ST

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780007406049

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 NB over Belden ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 NB over Belden ST in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,030 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 181 NB
CrossesBelden ST
Location0.10 MI N of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 181
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80216, -97.39674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,983 (2024)
Projected traffic37,030 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 181 NB over Belden ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 181 NB over Belden ST 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 181 NB over Belden ST carry?

About 1,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 181 NB over Belden ST?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 NB over Belden ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.