US Bridges

SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 15.00 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008602007

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1 is a concrete slab carrying SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1 in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 100 years old, older 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesSan Juanito Creek No 1
Location15.00 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.47657, -99.20969
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2020)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1 carry?

About 3,377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over San Juanito Creek No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.