FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 181 SBML

Carrying US 181 SBML over Sunset Rd

0.36 MI N OF SH 35, San Patricio, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: US 181 SBML

The US 181 SBML bridge in San Patricio, Texas carries US 181 SBML over Sunset Rd. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 893 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 181 SBML compares

235
Bridges in San Patricio · 4 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
893 vehicles/day
Structure Number
162050010104112

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 181 SBML 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 US 181 SBML against other structures in San Patricio 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 US 181 SBML?

US 181 SBML in San Patricio, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 181 SBML inspected?

US 181 SBML'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 893 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 181 SBML is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 181 SBML?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 181 SBML.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 181 SBML?

Ownership is not specified for US 181 SBML in the NBI.

How old is US 181 SBML and does age affect safety?

US 181 SBML was built in 2022, making it 4 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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