SH 55 over Nueces River

Fair Condition37 years old1,406 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyUvalde
Location1.55 Mi SE Of FM 334
CarriesSH 55
CrossesNueces River
Coordinates29.39830, -100.00026

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1200.1 ft (365.8 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area4718.8 sq m
Main Spans16
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,406 (2022)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number152320023505024

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