US Bridges

SH 48 over Drainage Easement

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Cameron County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 4 · Structure no. 210310022005174

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 48 over Drainage Easement is a concrete culvert carrying SH 48 over Drainage Easement in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 35,451 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,631 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 48
CrossesDrainage Easement
Location0.50 MI W of SH 4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.92131, -97.47512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,451 (2020)
Projected traffic49,631 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 48 over Drainage Easement built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 48 over Drainage Easement 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 Easement carry?

About 35,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 48 over Drainage Easement?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SH 48 over Drainage Easement?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.