US Bridges

SH 550 over Drainage Ditch # 1

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.06 MI SE of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310AP3759001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,884
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SH 550 over Drainage Ditch # 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 550 over Drainage Ditch # 1 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,884 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 550
CrossesDrainage Ditch # 1
Location0.06 MI SE of SH 48
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.96075, -97.40569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,884 (2024)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
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 Drainage Ditch # 1 built?

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

What condition is SH 550 over Drainage Ditch # 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 550 over Drainage Ditch # 1 carry?

About 3,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH 550 over Drainage Ditch # 1?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SH 550 over Drainage Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.