SH 550 over UP Railroad
GoodCameron County, Texas · 1.4 MI NW of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310362201255
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
SH 550 over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 550 over UP Railroad 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 550 over UP Railroad built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 550 over UP Railroad 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 UP Railroad carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is SH 550 over UP Railroad?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SH 550 over UP Railroad?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.