US Bridges

SH 358 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb)

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of FM 43 · Structure no. 161780061701077

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
670 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 358 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 358 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb) in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,670 by 2033. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 358 WB Conn
CrossesBs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb)
Location2.1 MI W of FM 43
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73859, -97.42875
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,620 (2013)
Projected traffic17,670 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 358 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb) 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 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb) carry?

About 12,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 358 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb)?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 358 WB Conn over Bs 286 SB (ayers ST Sb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.