US Bridges

SH 48 SB over UP RR

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.17 MI NE of FM 511 · Structure no. 210310022007025

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,937
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 48 SB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 48 SB over UP RR 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 6,937 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,570 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 48 SB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.17 MI NE of FM 511
RouteState Highway 48
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.95468, -97.41377
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,937 (2019)
Projected traffic10,570 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 48 SB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 48 SB over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 6,937 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 48 SB over UP RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 48 SB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.