US Bridges

CR 21 over IH 37

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 2.4 MI N of FM 796 · Structure no. 162050007405116

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
445 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 21 over IH 37 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 21
CrossesIH 37
Location2.4 MI N of FM 796
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates28.00237, -97.70532
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2016)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21 over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21 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 CR 21 over IH 37 carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 21 over IH 37?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.