US Bridges

IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard

Good

Nueces County, Texas · At Nueces Bay Blvd · Structure no. 161780007406206

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,241
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard 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 24,241 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,150 by 2037. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 37 Sbml
CrossesNueces Bay Boulevard
LocationAt Nueces Bay Blvd
RouteInterstate 37
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.8009, -97.42435
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,241 (2017)
Projected traffic32,150 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard built?

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

What condition is IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard 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 IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard carry?

About 24,241 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Sbml over Nueces Bay Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.