US Bridges

SH 358 over West Oso Ditch

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780061701045

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 over West Oso Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 358 over West Oso 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 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 76,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,585 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 307 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 358
CrossesWest Oso Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of FM 665
RouteState Highway 358
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.75368, -97.45766
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width307 ft (93.6 m)
Roadway width250 ft (76.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,132 (2022)
Projected traffic106,585 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Oso Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 358 over West Oso Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 358 over West Oso Ditch carry?

About 76,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 over West Oso Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 307 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 over West Oso Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.