SH 55 over Nueces River

Fair Condition35 years old1,202 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyUvalde
Location0.37 Mi S Of Real C/l
CarriesSH 55
CrossesNueces River
Coordinates29.61804, -100.00948

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1200.1 ft (365.8 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area4682.2 sq m
Main Spans16
Year Built1991

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,202 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number152320023504025

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