IH 37 over Tuloso RD
FairNueces County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780007406090
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78,883
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 over Tuloso RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 over Tuloso RD in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 78,883 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,436 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 120 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 37 over Tuloso RD built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is IH 37 over Tuloso RD 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 IH 37 over Tuloso RD carry?
About 78,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 over Tuloso RD?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 over Tuloso RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.