US Bridges

SH 44 WB over International DR

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 763 · Structure no. 161780010201109

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,204
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44 WB over International DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 44 WB over International DR 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 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 14,204 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,050 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44 WB
CrossesInternational DR
Location0.6 MI W of FM 763
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78497, -97.50241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,204 (2019)
Projected traffic16,050 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 44 WB over International DR built?

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

What condition is SH 44 WB over International DR 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 44 WB over International DR carry?

About 14,204 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 44 WB over International DR?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 44 WB over International DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.