US Bridges

SH 358 EB over Bates DR

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW of FM 665 · Structure no. 161780061701066

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

About this bridge

SH 358 EB over Bates DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 EB over Bates DR 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 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 358 EB
CrossesBates DR
Location1.0 MI NW of FM 665
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates27.77128, -97.46879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,090 (2013)
Projected traffic46,330 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 358 EB over Bates DR built?

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

What condition is SH 358 EB over Bates DR 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 Bates DR carry?

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

How long is SH 358 EB over Bates DR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 EB over Bates DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.