US Bridges

Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.20MI E of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780061702076

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,820
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 10,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2030. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 WB
CrossesWaldron RD
Location0.20MI E of SH 358
RouteState Highway 22
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66848, -97.28238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,820 (2010)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD carry?

About 10,820 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 WB over Waldron RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.