US Bridges

Carancahua ST over IH 37

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 161780007406172

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carancahua ST over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carancahua ST over IH 37 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCarancahua ST
CrossesIH 37
Location0.10 MI W of US 181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79966, -97.39817
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carancahua ST over IH 37 built?

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

What condition is Carancahua ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Carancahua ST over IH 37 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Carancahua ST over IH 37?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Carancahua ST over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.