US Bridges

US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of Wildcat DR · Structure no. 162050010104116

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,080 by 2042. The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesUS 181 Sbfr
Location0.5 MI NE of Wildcat DR
RouteU.S. Route 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.88763, -97.31406
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,250 ft (381 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,444 (2023)
Projected traffic11,080 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr built?

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

What condition is US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr carry?

About 10,444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr?

The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 SB over US 181 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.