US Bridges

SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · At Interchange SH 286/358 · Structure no. 161780032601043

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,598 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,800 by 2033. The structure is 1,598 ft (487.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 286 NB Ml
CrossesSH 358
LocationAt Interchange SH 286/358
RouteState Highway 286
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73719, -97.43032
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,598 ft (487.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2013)
Projected traffic58,800 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358 carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358?

The structure is 1,598 ft (487.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 NB Ml over SH 358?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.