Texas State Highway 358
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State Highway 358 or SH 358 is a Texas state highway that runs along the southern edge of Corpus Christi. The route was designated in 1946 from SH 286 to the Naval Air Station, replacing FM 693. It was extended northwest to Interstate 37
in 1958, replacing FM 891. It is also known as Padre Island Drive with both North and South sections. Known to the locals as "N.P.I.D." and "S.P.I.D.", the dividing line is commonly believed to be Texas State Highway 286
. The official division is FM 665
(Old Brownsville Road).
State Highway 358 is currently (2007) undergoing major improvements to four miles (6 km) of its roadway from the State Highway 286/State Highway 358 interchange to Airline Road in Corpus Christi, Texas
. The traffic volumes along South Padre Island Drive are at an all time high with an average daily traffic count of 153,430 vehicles in 2005. The roadway construction project consists of ramp reversals and adding auxiliary lanes to the roadway.
and ends at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station on the south side of Corpus Christi Bay
. SH 358 is a freeway that follows Padre Island Drive and provides access to Padre
and Mustang Island
s by way of Park Road 22 (PR 22).
The freeway begins at an interchange with I-37
west of the bayfront area of Corpus Christi. It heads south from the interchange to an interchange with SH 44 which provides access to Corpus Christi International Airport
. It continues to the south and begins to turn to the southeast just prior to a junction with FM 665
(Old Brownsville Road). The highway continues to the southeast to an interchange with SH 286
(Crosstown Expressway). The freeway continues to the southeast through the city to a junction with SH 357
(Rodd Field Road) just prior to Oso Bay. After crossing the bridge over Oso Bay, the freeway heads southeast to an interchange with PR 22. PR 22 continues to the southeast over the John F. Kennedy Memorial Causeway to Padre Island
as SH 358 curves to the northeast to its eastern terminus at the Corpus Christi Naval Station.
, Nueces County.
Interstate 37
Interstate 37 is a intrastate Interstate Highway located within the U.S. state of Texas. The highway was first designated in 1959 as a route between Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Construction in the urban areas of Corpus Christi and San Antonio began in the 1960s and the segments of the...
in 1958, replacing FM 891. It is also known as Padre Island Drive with both North and South sections. Known to the locals as "N.P.I.D." and "S.P.I.D.", the dividing line is commonly believed to be Texas State Highway 286
Texas State Highway 286
State Highway 286 or SH 286 is a Texas state highway running from downtown Corpus Christi south to Chapman Ranch. The route was designated on its current route in 1939. Before 1939, this route was known as SH 96, and was proposed to be extended to the southwest to Riviera...
. The official division is FM 665
Farm to Market Road 665
Farm to Market Road 665 is a farm to market road located in Jim Wells and Nueces counties, Texas.-Route description:FM 665 begins in downtown Alice, at an intersection with . The route travels to the south along Cameron Street before turning to the east, and passes Alice International Airport...
(Old Brownsville Road).
State Highway 358 is currently (2007) undergoing major improvements to four miles (6 km) of its roadway from the State Highway 286/State Highway 358 interchange to Airline Road in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
. The traffic volumes along South Padre Island Drive are at an all time high with an average daily traffic count of 153,430 vehicles in 2005. The roadway construction project consists of ramp reversals and adding auxiliary lanes to the roadway.
History
The section of the highway from SH 286 east to Corpus Christi Naval Air Station was originally designated as FM 693 in June 1946. In September of that same year, it was redesignated to SH 358. The section from SH 286 northward to I-37 (SH 9 at the time) was originally designated as Farm to Market Road 891 in 1948 and was combined with the current route in 1958.Route description
SH 358 is located in Corpus Christi in Nueces County and begins at I-37 near Nueces BayNueces Bay
Nueces Bay is a northwestern extension of Corpus Christi Bay in the San Patricio and Nueces counties of Texas. The bay is fed by the Nueces River, forming a natural estuary, which renders it ecologically and economically vital to the surrounding area. It serves as a habitat for the propagation of...
and ends at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station on the south side of Corpus Christi Bay
Corpus Christi Bay
Corpus Christi Bay is a scenic semi-tropical bay on the Texas coast found in San Patricio and Nueces counties, next to the major city of Corpus Christi. It is separated from the Gulf of Mexico by Mustang Island, and is fed by the Nueces River and Oso Creek from its western and southern extensions,...
. SH 358 is a freeway that follows Padre Island Drive and provides access to Padre
Padre Island
Padre Island is part of the U.S. state of Texas. The island is located on Texas' southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico and is famous for its white sandy beaches at the south end...
and Mustang Island
Mustang Island
Mustang Island is a barrier island on the Gulf Coast of Texas in the United States. The island is 18 miles long, stretching from Corpus Christi to Port Aransas. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, and Corpus Christi Bay on the north...
s by way of Park Road 22 (PR 22).
The freeway begins at an interchange with I-37
Interstate 37
Interstate 37 is a intrastate Interstate Highway located within the U.S. state of Texas. The highway was first designated in 1959 as a route between Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Construction in the urban areas of Corpus Christi and San Antonio began in the 1960s and the segments of the...
west of the bayfront area of Corpus Christi. It heads south from the interchange to an interchange with SH 44 which provides access to Corpus Christi International Airport
Corpus Christi International Airport
Corpus Christi International Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located five nautical miles west of the central business district of Corpus Christi, in Nueces County, Texas, United States.The airport's new six gate, . Hayden W...
. It continues to the south and begins to turn to the southeast just prior to a junction with FM 665
Farm to Market Road 665
Farm to Market Road 665 is a farm to market road located in Jim Wells and Nueces counties, Texas.-Route description:FM 665 begins in downtown Alice, at an intersection with . The route travels to the south along Cameron Street before turning to the east, and passes Alice International Airport...
(Old Brownsville Road). The highway continues to the southeast to an interchange with SH 286
Texas State Highway 286
State Highway 286 or SH 286 is a Texas state highway running from downtown Corpus Christi south to Chapman Ranch. The route was designated on its current route in 1939. Before 1939, this route was known as SH 96, and was proposed to be extended to the southwest to Riviera...
(Crosstown Expressway). The freeway continues to the southeast through the city to a junction with SH 357
Texas State Highway 357
State Highway 357 or SH 357 is a Texas state highway that runs along the southwestern end of Corpus Christi. The route was designated in 1946, replacing FM 692.-Route description:...
(Rodd Field Road) just prior to Oso Bay. After crossing the bridge over Oso Bay, the freeway heads southeast to an interchange with PR 22. PR 22 continues to the southeast over the John F. Kennedy Memorial Causeway to Padre Island
Padre Island
Padre Island is part of the U.S. state of Texas. The island is located on Texas' southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico and is famous for its white sandy beaches at the south end...
as SH 358 curves to the northeast to its eastern terminus at the Corpus Christi Naval Station.
Exit list
The entire route is in Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
, Nueces County.
| Mile | Destinations | Notes |
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| , Bayfront | Westbound exit, eastbound entrance | |
| – Corpus Christi International Airport Corpus Christi International Airport Corpus Christi International Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located five nautical miles west of the central business district of Corpus Christi, in Nueces County, Texas, United States.The airport's new six gate, . Hayden W... |
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| Bates Drive | Eastbound exit, westbound entrance | |
| Bear Lane | Westbound exit also signed for Bates Drive | |
| Point Road | ||
| Greenwood Drive | ||
| Ayers Street | ||
| Carroll Lane / Kostoryz Road | Eastbound exit, westbound entrance | |
| Kostoryz Road | Westbound exit, eastbound entrance | |
| Eastbound exit, westbound entrance | ||
| Westbound exit, eastbound entrance | ||
| Everhart Road | ||
| Staples Street | ||
| Airline Road | ||
| Nile Drive | Eastbound exit, westbound entrance | |
| Westbound exit also signed for Nile Drive | ||
| Ennis Joslin Road | Eastbound exit also signed for Paul Jones Avenue | |
| Paul Jones Avenue | Westbound exit, eastbound entrance | |
| Flour Bluff Drive | Eastbound exit, westbound entrance | |
| Frontage Road | Eastbound exit, westbound entrance | |
| Eastbound exit, westbound entrance | ||
| Corpus Christi Naval Air Station |