US 181 NB Conn over US 181
FairNueces County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Ship Channel · Structure no. 161780010106043
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 561 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,637
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 NB Conn over US 181 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 NB Conn over US 181 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,637 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,230 by 2030. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 NB Conn over US 181 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 181 NB Conn over US 181 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 181 NB Conn over US 181 carry?
About 4,637 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 181 NB Conn over US 181?
The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 NB Conn over US 181?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.