US Bridges

Comanche ST over SH 286

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780032603100

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comanche ST over SH 286 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comanche ST over SH 286 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2035. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesComanche ST
CrossesSH 286
Location0.30 MI S of IH 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79339, -97.40916
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2015)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Comanche ST over SH 286 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comanche ST over SH 286 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Comanche ST over SH 286 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Comanche ST over SH 286?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Comanche ST over SH 286?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.