US Bridges

SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo)

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603072

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,107 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
31,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo) 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 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 31,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,590 by 2033. The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 286 NB
CrossesBu 44 (agnes & Laredo)
Location0.6 MI S of IH 37
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78781, -97.40947
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans11 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,107 ft (337.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,140 (2013)
Projected traffic43,590 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo) built?

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

What condition is SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo) 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo) carry?

About 31,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo)?

The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 NB over Bu 44 (agnes & Laredo)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.