US Bridges

SH 550 over FM 3248

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 3.2 MI NW of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310362201001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 550 over FM 3248 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 550 over FM 3248 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2030. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 550
CrossesFM 3248
Location3.2 MI NW of SH 48
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.98394, -97.44502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2013)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 550 over FM 3248 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 550 over FM 3248 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 550 over FM 3248 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 550 over FM 3248?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 550 over FM 3248?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.