Tancahua ST over IH 37
FairNueces County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 161780007406173
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,327
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tancahua ST over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tancahua 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 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,258 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tancahua ST over IH 37 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tancahua 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 Tancahua ST over IH 37 carry?
About 2,327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tancahua ST over IH 37?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Tancahua ST over IH 37?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.