US Bridges

SH 89 NB over US 181

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 162050010103088

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 89 NB over US 181 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 89 NB over US 181 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 89 NB
CrossesUS 181
Location1.05 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 89
StateTexas
Coordinates28.05896, -97.5243
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2022)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 89 NB over US 181 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 89 NB over US 181 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 89 NB over US 181 carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 89 NB over US 181?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 89 NB over US 181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.