US 181 SB over Nueces Bay

Fair Condition63 years old25,259 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyNueces
Location2.3 Mi NE Of Ship Channel
CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesNueces Bay
Coordinates27.84541, -97.36856

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length9637.1 ft (2937.4 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width58.1 ft (17.7 m)
Deck Area51992.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,259 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161780010106063

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