US Bridges

IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E

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Cameron County, Texas · I69E/SH550 Interchange · Structure no. 210310003908433

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,835
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E 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 3,368 ft (1,026.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH69ESB-SH550 EB
CrossesIH 69E
LocationI69E/SH550 Interchange
RouteState Highway 550
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.0295, -97.53274
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,368 ft (1,026.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 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 and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E built?

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

What condition is IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E 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 IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E carry?

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

How long is IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E?

The structure is 3,368 ft (1,026.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH69ESB-SH550 EB over IH 69E?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.