US Bridges

SH 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian

Good

Nueces County, Texas · At Interchange SH286/358 · Structure no. 161780061701086

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,939
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,672 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 286 NB Ramp M
CrossesPedestrian
LocationAt Interchange SH286/358
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73633, -97.43065
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,939 (2022)
Projected traffic2,672 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian carry?

About 2,939 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SH 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 NB Ramp M over Pedestrian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.