US Bridges

IH 37 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286

Good

Nueces County, Texas · At SH 286 Interchange · Structure no. 161780007406214

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
714 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286 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 20,590 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,885 by 2042. The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 37 Nbfr
CrossesUS 181 / SH 286
LocationAt SH 286 Interchange
RouteInterstate 37
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79846, -97.40878
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length714 ft (217.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,590 (2022)
Projected traffic30,885 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286 built?

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

What condition is IH 37 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286 carry?

About 20,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286?

The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Nbfr over US 181 / SH 286?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.