US Bridges

SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Comanche St. · Structure no. 161780007406220

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,727 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 2,727 ft (831.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH286 NB to IH37WB
CrossesIH37 Portave Leopard ST
Location0.3 MI N of Comanche St.
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79722, -97.40944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+17 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,727 ft (831.1 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
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 SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST built?

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

What condition is SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST 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 SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST?

The structure is 2,727 ft (831.1 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH286 NB to IH37WB over IH37 Portave Leopard ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.