US Bridges

SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 3.00 MI NE of Pr 22 · Structure no. 161780226303010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 10,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,538 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 361
CrossesCorpus Christi Pass
Location3.00 MI NE of Pr 22
RouteState Highway 361
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.64952, -97.19224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,439 (2023)
Projected traffic17,538 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass 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 SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass carry?

About 10,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 361 over Corpus Christi Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.