US Bridges

IH 37 over Port Ave

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780007406213

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
513 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,910
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 over Port Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 over Port Ave 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 20,910 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,270 by 2033. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 37
CrossesPort Ave
Location0.25 MI W of SH 286
RouteInterstate 37
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79817, -97.41388
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.
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 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 spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,910 (2013)
Projected traffic29,270 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 37 over Port Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 37 over Port Ave 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 over Port Ave carry?

About 20,910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 over Port Ave?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 over Port Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.