US Bridges

SH 286 SB Ramp C over Pedestrian

Good

Nueces County, Texas · At Interchange SH286/358 · Structure no. 161780061701087

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 286 SB Ramp C over Pedestrian is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 286 SB Ramp C 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 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2023. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 286 SB Ramp C
CrossesPedestrian
LocationAt Interchange SH286/358
RouteState Highway 286
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.73932, -97.43104
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 inspectionAugust 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,743 (2023)
Projected traffic3,743 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB Ramp C over Pedestrian built?

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

What condition is SH 286 SB Ramp C 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 286 SB Ramp C over Pedestrian carry?

About 3,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 286 SB Ramp C over Pedestrian?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 286 SB Ramp C over Pedestrian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.