US Bridges

SH 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 136 · Structure no. 162050018006053

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
975 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2031. The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH 361 SB Conn
CrossesSH 35 SB Exit Ramp
Location1.2 MI S of FM 136
RouteState Highway 361
StateTexas
Coordinates27.91681, -97.28379
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length975 ft (297.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2011)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp 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 SH 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 361 SB Conn over SH 35 SB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.