US Bridges

IH 37 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 286

Good

Nueces County, Texas · IH 37 & SH 286 I/C · Structure no. 161780007406219

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,299 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 286 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 286 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,299 ft (395.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 SB to SH 286
CrossesLeopard ST Sbfr 286
LocationIH 37 & SH 286 I/C
RouteInterstate 286
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79715, -97.41068
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,299 ft (395.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,230 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 286 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 286 carry?

About 6,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 286?

The structure is 1,299 ft (395.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 SB to SH 286 over Leopard ST Sbfr 286?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.