US Bridges

SH 358 over Airport Ditch

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 286 · Structure no. 161780061701044

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,813
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 over Airport Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 358 over Airport Ditch in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 95,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,139 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 358
CrossesAirport Ditch
Location1.00 MI W of SH 286
RouteState Highway 358
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74418, -97.44486
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,813 (2022)
Projected traffic134,139 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 358 over Airport Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 358 over Airport Ditch 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 358 over Airport Ditch carry?

About 95,813 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 over Airport Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 358 over Airport Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.