US Bridges

SH 550 over Old Alice Road

Good

Cameron County, Texas · SH 550 / Old Alice Road · Structure no. 210310362201261

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,835
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 550 over Old Alice Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 550 over Old Alice Road in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 16,835 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2030. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSH 550
CrossesOld Alice Road
LocationSH 550 / Old Alice Road
StateTexas
Coordinates26.02284, -97.51231
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,835 (2013)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 550 over Old Alice Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 550 over Old Alice Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 550 over Old Alice Road carry?

About 16,835 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 550 over Old Alice Road?

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 550 over Old Alice Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.