PR 22 SB
Carrying PR 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal
0.5 MI SOUTH OF SH361, Nueces, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PR 22 SB
The PR 22 SB bridge in Nueces, Texas carries PR 22 SB over Lake Padre Canal. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,559 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PR 22 SB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 39.0 m (128 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,559 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 161780061702202
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 22 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PR 22 SB against other structures in Nueces and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PR 22 SB?
PR 22 SB in Nueces, Texas, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PR 22 SB inspected?
PR 22 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,559 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 22 SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PR 22 SB?
PR 22 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PR 22 SB?
PR 22 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PR 22 SB and does age affect safety?
PR 22 SB was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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