US Bridges

SH 44 EB Conn over SH 44

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780010201082

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,818 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 EB Conn over SH 44 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 EB Conn over SH 44 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2032. The structure is 1,818 ft (554.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 44 EB Conn
CrossesSH 44
Location1.20 MI W of SH 358
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78455, -97.4877
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,818 ft (554.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2024)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$524.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 44 EB Conn over SH 44 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44 EB Conn over SH 44 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 EB Conn over SH 44?

The structure is 1,818 ft (554.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 EB Conn over SH 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.