US Bridges

Pr 22 Ebfr over Humble Channel

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.75 MI E of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780061702027

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
605 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
8,166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Ebfr over Humble Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 22 Ebfr over Humble Channel in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 8,166 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,250 by 2042. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Ebfr
CrossesHumble Channel
Location1.75 MI E of SH 358
RouteState Highway 22
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65783, -97.26082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,166 (2023)
Projected traffic12,250 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Ebfr over Humble Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pr 22 Ebfr over Humble Channel 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 Ebfr over Humble Channel carry?

About 8,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Ebfr over Humble Channel?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Ebfr over Humble Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.