US Bridges

Pr 22 over West Laguna Madre

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780061702121

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,850 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
24,720
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 over West Laguna Madre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over West Laguna Madre 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 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 24,720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,790 by 2031. The structure is 2,850 ft (868.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesWest Laguna Madre
Location0.7 MI E of SH 358
RouteState Highway 22
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66343, -97.27213
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans23 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,850 ft (868.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,720 (2011)
Projected traffic47,790 by 2031
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over West Laguna Madre built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over West Laguna Madre 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 West Laguna Madre carry?

About 24,720 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over West Laguna Madre?

The structure is 2,850 ft (868.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over West Laguna Madre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.