US Bridges

SH 286 SB over Morgan Ave

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603023

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 SB over Morgan Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 SB over Morgan Ave in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 79,714 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,590 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 286 SB
CrossesMorgan Ave
Location1.4 MI S of IH 37
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77823, -97.41124
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,714 (2022)
Projected traffic43,590 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 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 over Morgan Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 286 SB over Morgan Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 286 SB over Morgan Ave carry?

About 79,714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 SB over Morgan Ave?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 SB over Morgan Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.