SH 48 over Bahia Grande
GoodCameron County, Texas · 9.8 MI NE of FM 511 · Structure no. 210310022007171
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,608
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 48 over Bahia Grande is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 48 over Bahia Grande in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,608 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,350 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Bahia Grande built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 48 over Bahia Grande 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 Bahia Grande carry?
About 12,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 48 over Bahia Grande?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns SH 48 over Bahia Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.