US Bridges

Suntide RD over IH 37

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 3.45 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780007406092

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,857
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suntide RD over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Suntide 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 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 2,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSuntide RD
CrossesIH 37
Location3.45 MI W of SH 358
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.82148, -97.52016
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,857 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Suntide RD over IH 37 built?

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

What condition is Suntide RD over IH 37 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Suntide RD over IH 37 carry?

About 2,857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Suntide RD over IH 37?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Suntide RD over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.