US Bridges

US 181 SB over Belden ST

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780007406050

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,954
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB over Belden ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over Belden ST in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 30,954 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 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesBelden ST
Location0.10 MI N of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 181
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80212, -97.39696
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,954 (2019)
Projected traffic37,030 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 SB over Belden ST built?

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

What condition is US 181 SB 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 SB over Belden ST carry?

About 30,954 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 SB over Belden ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.