US Bridges

N Staples ST over IH 37

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 161780007406205

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Staples ST over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Staples ST over IH 37 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,670 by 2035. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Staples ST
CrossesIH 37
Location0.40 MI W of US 181
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79788, -97.40299
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2015)
Projected traffic9,670 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Staples ST over IH 37 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Staples ST 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does N Staples ST over IH 37 carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Staples ST over IH 37?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns N Staples ST over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.