Pr 22 WB over East Relief Channel
FairNueces County, Texas · 4.35 MI E of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780061702048
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,333
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 22 WB over East Relief Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 22 WB over East Relief Channel in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 44 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 5 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 16,333 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 22 WB over East Relief Channel built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Pr 22 WB over East Relief 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 WB over East Relief Channel carry?
About 16,333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pr 22 WB over East Relief Channel?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 22 WB over East Relief Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.