SH 48 SB over FM 511
FairCameron County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of FM 802 · Structure no. 210310022007023
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,152
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 48 SB over FM 511 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 48 SB over FM 511 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,570 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 48 SB over FM 511 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 48 SB over FM 511 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 48 SB over FM 511 carry?
About 5,152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 48 SB over FM 511?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 48 SB over FM 511?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.