US Bridges

Clarkwood RD over IH 37

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 4.50 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780007406089

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarkwood RD over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarkwood RD over IH 37 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesClarkwood RD
CrossesIH 37
Location4.50 MI W of SH 358
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.82772, -97.53606
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarkwood RD over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarkwood RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clarkwood RD over IH 37 carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Clarkwood RD over IH 37?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clarkwood RD over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.