US Bridges

SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 4.75 MI SE of Commercial · Structure no. 161780226302023

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,520 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
6,181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,181 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,653 by 2042. The structure is 1,520 ft (463.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 361
CrossesRed Fish Bay Relief
Location4.75 MI SE of Commercial
RouteState Highway 361
StateTexas
Coordinates27.86343, -97.08305
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,520 ft (463.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,181 (2023)
Projected traffic8,653 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief 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 SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief carry?

About 6,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief?

The structure is 1,520 ft (463.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 361 over Red Fish Bay Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.