Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso
PoorNueces County, Texas · 1.7 Mi. E. Inter. Alameda · Structure no. 161780B01463001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 720 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,330
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso carry?
About 13,330 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean Drive WB over Cayo Del Oso?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.