US Bridges

SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance

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Cameron County, Texas · IH69E/SH 550 Interchang · Structure no. 210310003908432

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,000 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,835
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,835 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2030. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH550 WB-IH69E NB
CrossesIH 69E NB Entrance
LocationIH69E/SH 550 Interchang
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.02969, -97.53254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,835 (2013)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance carry?

About 16,835 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH550 WB-IH69E NB over IH 69E NB Entrance?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.