SH 361 over Packery Channel
FairNueces County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Pr 22 · Structure no. 161780226303014
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,804
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 361 over Packery Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 361 over Packery Channel in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 10,804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,538 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 361 over Packery Channel built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 361 over Packery Channel 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 Packery Channel carry?
About 10,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 361 over Packery Channel?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 361 over Packery Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.