US Bridges

SH 286 SB over 19th ST

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603025

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 SB over 19th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 SB over 19th ST 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 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 40,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,130 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 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
Crosses19th ST
Location1.5 MI S of IH 37
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77634, -97.41233
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,090 (2013)
Projected traffic56,130 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 19th ST built?

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

What condition is SH 286 SB over 19th ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 286 SB over 19th ST carry?

About 40,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 SB over 19th ST?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 SB over 19th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.