US Bridges

SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358

Good

Nueces County, Texas · SH 44 & SH 358 I/C · Structure no. 161780061701069

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,551
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 11,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,840 by 2032. The structure is 1,114 ft (339.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 358 WB Conn
CrossesSH 44 EB Conn & SH 358
LocationSH 44 & SH 358 I/C
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78136, -97.46947
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 inspectionJune 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 spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,114 ft (339.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,551 (2019)
Projected traffic8,840 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358 carry?

About 11,551 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358?

The structure is 1,114 ft (339.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 WB Conn over SH 44 EB Conn & SH 358?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.