US Bridges

Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 3.7 MI E of FM 2444 · Structure no. 161780B02200001

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,934
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesYorktown RD
CrossesCayo Del Oso
Location3.7 MI E of FM 2444
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.64098, -97.34434
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,934 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso carry?

About 9,934 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Yorktown RD over Cayo Del Oso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.