US Bridges

SH 358 EB over Bear Lane

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780061701063

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 EB over Bear Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 EB over Bear Lane in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 33,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,330 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 358 EB
CrossesBear Lane
Location0.75 MI NW of FM 665
RouteState Highway 358
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76417, -97.46797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,090 (2013)
Projected traffic46,330 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 358 EB over Bear Lane built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 358 EB over Bear Lane 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 358 EB over Bear Lane carry?

About 33,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 EB over Bear Lane?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 EB over Bear Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.