US Bridges

SH 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd)

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780032601050

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd) 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 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 23,790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,310 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesSH 286
CrossesSH 357 (saratoga Blvd)
Location1.7 MI S of SH 358
RouteState Highway 286
StateTexas
Coordinates27.715, -97.44435
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,790 (2013)
Projected traffic33,310 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd) built?

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

What condition is SH 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd) 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 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd) carry?

About 23,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 over SH 357 (saratoga Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.