US Bridges

IH 37 NB over Lantana ST

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780007406081

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
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 NB over Lantana ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 NB over Lantana ST in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 NB
CrossesLantana ST
Location0.05 MI W of SH 358
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80443, -97.47035
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

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 width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,810 (2013)
Projected traffic38,930 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB over Lantana ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 37 NB over Lantana ST 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 IH 37 NB over Lantana ST carry?

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

How long is IH 37 NB 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 92 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 NB over Lantana ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.