SH 48 over SH 550
GoodCameron County, Texas · 3.20 MI SE of FM 3248 · Structure no. 210310022007172
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,387
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 48 over SH 550 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 48 over SH 550 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,380 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 48 over SH 550 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 48 over SH 550 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 48 over SH 550 carry?
About 15,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 48 over SH 550?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns SH 48 over SH 550?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.