US Bridges

SH 361 over Fish Pass

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 5.40 MI NE of Pr 22 · Structure no. 161780226303013

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 361 over Fish Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 361 over Fish Pass in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 53 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 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 10,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,538 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesSH 361
CrossesFish Pass
Location5.40 MI NE of Pr 22
RouteState Highway 361
StateTexas
Coordinates27.68006, -97.17176
Functional classUrban 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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 Fish Pass built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 361 over Fish 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 Fish Pass carry?

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

How long is SH 361 over Fish Pass?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 361 over Fish Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.