US Bridges

Mcbride Lane over IH 37

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.25 MI W of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780007406084

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbride Lane over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcbride Lane 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMcbride Lane
CrossesIH 37
Location3.25 MI W of SH 286
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80425, -97.46216
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcbride Lane over IH 37 built?

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

What condition is Mcbride Lane over IH 37 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 Mcbride Lane over IH 37 carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcbride Lane 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 63 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbride Lane over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.