US Bridges

Pr 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.5 MI South of SH361 · Structure no. 161780061702202

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal is a concrete other carrying Pr 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,040 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPr 22 SB
CrossesLake Padre Canal
Location0.5 MI South of SH361
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.6102, -97.22209
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2023)
Projected traffic18,040 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Lake Padre Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.