US Bridges

SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358

Good

Nueces County, Texas · JCT SH 44 & SH 358 · Structure no. 161780010201070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
824 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 10,380 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,540 by 2033. The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 44 EB Conn
CrossesSH 358
LocationJCT SH 44 & SH 358
RouteState Highway 44
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78277, -97.46934
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length824 ft (251.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,380 (2013)
Projected traffic14,540 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358 carry?

About 10,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358?

The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 EB Conn over SH 358?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.