US Bridges

US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Shoreline · Structure no. 161780007406171

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,445 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,890 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 181 SB Off-Rp
CrossesBu 44 D
Location0.35 MI W of Shoreline
RouteU.S. Route 181
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80026, -97.39694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,445 (2024)
Projected traffic35,890 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D carry?

About 5,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 SB Off-Rp over Bu 44 D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.