US Bridges

US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr)

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of FM 2986 · Structure no. 162050010104061

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,117
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr) in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 24,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,350 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesFM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr)
Location1.3 MI NE of FM 2986
RouteU.S. Route 181
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.89738, -97.30751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,117 (2019)
Projected traffic31,350 by 2033
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr) 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr) carry?

About 24,117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr)?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 SB over FM 3239 (buddy Ganem Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.