FM 796 over IH 37
FairSan Patricio County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of SH 234 · Structure no. 162050007405108
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 796 over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 796 over IH 37 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 796 over IH 37 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 796 over IH 37 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 796 over IH 37 carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FM 796 over IH 37?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 796 over IH 37?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.