US Bridges

SH 286 NB over Baldwin Blvd

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603026

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 NB over Baldwin Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 NB over Baldwin Blvd 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 40,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,130 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 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 NB
CrossesBaldwin Blvd
Location1.9 MI S of IH 37
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77121, -97.41524
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 NB over Baldwin Blvd built?

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

What condition is SH 286 NB over Baldwin 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 286 NB over Baldwin Blvd carry?

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

How long is SH 286 NB over Baldwin Blvd?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 NB over Baldwin Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.