US Bridges

Corn Products RD over IH 37

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780007406079

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corn Products RD over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corn Products RD over IH 37 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,487 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesCorn Products RD
CrossesIH 37
Location1.0 MI W of SH 358
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80509, -97.48441
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2008)
Projected traffic44,487 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$531,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Corn Products RD over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corn Products RD over IH 37 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Corn Products RD over IH 37 carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Corn Products RD over IH 37?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Corn Products RD over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.