US Bridges

IH 37 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780007406216

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd 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 23,670 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 Nbml
CrossesNueces Bay Blvd
Location1.0 MI W of SH 286
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80108, -97.42424
Functional classRural 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,670 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 37 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd 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 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd carry?

About 23,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Nbml over Nueces Bay Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.