US Bridges

Old Port Isabel RD over SH 550

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 3248 · Structure no. 210310362201002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,080 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,334
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Old Port Isabel RD over SH 550 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Port Isabel RD 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 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Port Isabel RD
CrossesSH 550
Location0.3 MI SE of FM 3248
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates25.97951, -97.44188
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,080 ft (329.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 Old Port Isabel RD over SH 550 built?

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

What condition is Old Port Isabel RD 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 Old Port Isabel RD over SH 550 carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Port Isabel RD over SH 550?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old Port Isabel RD over SH 550?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.