SH 48 over Drainage Ditch
GoodCameron County, Texas · 1.10 MI NE of FM 511 · Structure no. 210310022007027
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,387
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 48 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 48 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,387 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,140 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 48 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 15,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 48 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns SH 48 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.