US Bridges

IH 37 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · .52 MI N of Nueces River · Structure no. 162050007405208

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb 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 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 11,556 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,178 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 Nbml
CrossesUS 77 Dcsb
Location.52 MI N of Nueces River
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates27.9032, -97.63158
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,556 (2023)
Projected traffic16,178 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb built?

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

What condition is IH 37 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb 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 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb carry?

About 11,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Nbml over US 77 Dcsb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.