US Bridges

SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · At Interchange W/Sh 358 · Structure no. 161780032601090

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,572 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,900
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,000 by 2031. The structure is 2,572 ft (783.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH286/SH358 Conn-I
CrossesSH 286; Ect
LocationAt Interchange W/Sh 358
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73972, -97.42969
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,572 ft (783.9 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,900 (2011)
Projected traffic166,000 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect carry?

About 100,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect?

The structure is 2,572 ft (783.9 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH286/SH358 Conn-I over SH 286; Ect?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.