US Bridges

SH 286 SB On-Rp over Row

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603019

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 SB On-Rp over Row is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 SB On-Rp over Row in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,251 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,710 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 286 SB On-Rp
CrossesRow
Location0.45 MI S of IH 37
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79096, -97.40955
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,251 (2024)
Projected traffic8,710 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 286 SB On-Rp over Row built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 286 SB On-Rp over Row 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 286 SB On-Rp over Row carry?

About 2,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 SB On-Rp over Row?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 SB On-Rp over Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.