US Bridges

Whitecap Blvd over Canal

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Pr 22 · Structure no. 161780B02143002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,410
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitecap Blvd over Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitecap Blvd over Canal in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitecap Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location0.2 MI W of Pr 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.60213, -97.22542
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitecap Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitecap Blvd over Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Whitecap Blvd over Canal carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Whitecap Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Whitecap Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.