US Bridges

SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 2.1 MI NE of IH 37 · Structure no. 162050008704016

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,116
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 9,116 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,044 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesArroyo Nombre De Dios
Location2.1 MI NE of IH 37
RouteState Highway 359
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.13265, -97.79204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,116 (2022)
Projected traffic16,044 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios carry?

About 9,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Arroyo Nombre De Dios?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.