US Bridges

IH 37 Crossover over IH 37

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 1694 · Structure no. 161780007406191

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Crossover over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Crossover over IH 37 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2030. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 37 Crossover
CrossesIH 37
Location1.00 MI W of FM 1694
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates27.86156, -97.61724
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2010)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 Crossover over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 Crossover 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 37 Crossover over IH 37 carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Crossover over IH 37?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Crossover over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.