US Bridges

IH 37 Nbfr NW Loop over Open

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.01 Mile N. of M.L. Dr. · Structure no. 161780007406215

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,814
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Nbfr NW Loop over Open is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Nbfr NW Loop over Open in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,814 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,770 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIH 37 Nbfr NW Loop
CrossesOpen
Location0.01 Mile N. of M.L. Dr.
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79866, -97.40955
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 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
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 loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,814 (2015)
Projected traffic14,770 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
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 NW Loop over Open built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 Nbfr NW Loop over Open 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 NW Loop over Open carry?

About 11,814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Nbfr NW Loop over Open?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Nbfr NW Loop over Open?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.