US Bridges

SH 89 NB over SH 188

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 2.2 MI SE of US77 · Structure no. 162050010103110

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 89 NB over SH 188 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 89 NB over SH 188 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2036. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 89 NB
CrossesSH 188
Location2.2 MI SE of US77
RouteState Highway 89
StateTexas
Coordinates28.03649, -97.48317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2016)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 89 NB over SH 188 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 89 NB over SH 188 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 89 NB over SH 188 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 89 NB over SH 188?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 89 NB over SH 188?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.