US Bridges

SH 358 over Paul Jones Ave

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 5.3 MI E of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780061701051

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 over Paul Jones Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 over Paul Jones Ave in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 45,830 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,160 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesSH 358
CrossesPaul Jones Ave
Location5.3 MI E of FM 43
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates27.68526, -97.32309
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,830 (2013)
Projected traffic64,160 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 358 over Paul Jones Ave built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 358 over Paul Jones Ave 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 358 over Paul Jones Ave carry?

About 45,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 over Paul Jones Ave?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 over Paul Jones Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.