US Bridges

IH 37 SB over Lantana ST

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780007406080

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 SB over Lantana ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over Lantana ST 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 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 27,810 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,930 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 37 SB
CrossesLantana ST
Location0.05 MI W of SH 358
RouteInterstate 37
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80398, -97.47027
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,810 (2013)
Projected traffic38,930 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 Lantana ST built?

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

What condition is IH 37 SB over Lantana 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does IH 37 SB over Lantana ST carry?

About 27,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 SB over Lantana ST?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 SB over Lantana ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.