SH 48 over Drainage Ditch
GoodCameron County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of FM 802 · Structure no. 210310022005030
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,999
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 48 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 48 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,999 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,780 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 48 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 48 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 48 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 7,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 48 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 48 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.