US Bridges

SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.65 MI W of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780007406082

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
863 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB 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 55,860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,204 by 2042. The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 358 WB Conn
CrossesIH 37 SB
Location3.65 MI W of SH 286
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80342, -97.46788
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length863 ft (263 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,860 (2022)
Projected traffic78,204 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB built?

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

What condition is SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB carry?

About 55,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB?

The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 WB Conn over IH 37 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.