US 181 over Cc Ship Channel

Fair Condition67 years old55,243 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyNueces
Location3.16 M SW Of Nueces Co LN
CarriesUS 181
CrossesCc Ship Channel
Coordinates27.81273, -97.39534

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length5818.6 ft (1773.5 m)
Max Span620.1 ft (189 m)
Deck Width82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Area44337.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic55,243 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge6
Lanes Under Bridge16

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number161780010106041

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