US Bridges

IH 37 FR over IH 37

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · .40MI N of Nueces River · Structure no. 162050007405207

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 FR over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 FR over IH 37 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesIH 37 FR
CrossesIH 37
Location.40MI N of Nueces River
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates27.9011, -97.63162
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 FR over IH 37 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 FR over IH 37 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 37 FR over IH 37 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 FR over IH 37?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 FR over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.