US Bridges

SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St)

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 2.00 MI NW of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780032601039

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
121,979
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St) in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 55 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 121,979 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,771 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 358
CrossesSH 286 (ayers St)
Location2.00 MI NW of FM 43
RouteState Highway 358
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73561, -97.42765
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,979 (2022)
Projected traffic170,771 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St) carry?

About 121,979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 over SH 286 (ayers St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.