US Bridges

US 181 over Beach Ave

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · US 181 at Jct. Beach Ave. · Structure no. 161780010106064

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,840 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
53,335
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 over Beach Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 over Beach Ave in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 53,335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,490 by 2033. The structure is 1,840 ft (560.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 181
CrossesBeach Ave
LocationUS 181 at Jct. Beach Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 181
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.83178, -97.38543
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,840 ft (560.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,335 (2020)
Projected traffic66,490 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 181 over Beach Ave built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 over Beach Ave 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 181 over Beach Ave carry?

About 53,335 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 181 over Beach Ave?

The structure is 1,840 ft (560.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 over Beach Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.