US Bridges

IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel

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Nueces County, Texas · IH 37 Sbfr over US 181 · Structure no. 161780007406225

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,179
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,051 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 37 Sbfr
CrossesUS 181/DRAINAGE Channel
LocationIH 37 Sbfr over US 181
RouteInterstate 37
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79771, -97.40926
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.2 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,179 (2023)
Projected traffic3,051 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel carry?

About 2,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel?

The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Sbfr over US 181/DRAINAGE Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.