US Bridges

Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · Intracoastal Canal · Structure no. 161780061702026

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 32,667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,001 by 2042. The structure is 3,280 ft (999.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesGulf Intracoastal Wtrway
LocationIntracoastal Canal
RouteState Highway 22
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.63481, -97.23988
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+38 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,280 ft (999.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,667 (2023)
Projected traffic49,001 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway carry?

About 32,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway?

The structure is 3,280 ft (999.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Gulf Intracoastal Wtrway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.