SH 55 over Nueces River
FairUvalde County, Texas · 1.55 MI SE of FM 334 · Structure no. 152320023505024
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,200 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,406
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 55 over Nueces River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 55 over Nueces River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 55 over Nueces River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Nueces River carry?
About 1,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Nueces River?
The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Nueces River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.