US Bridges

US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of Loop 410 · Structure no. 150150002407151

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,339
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,115 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Frtg RD
CrossesMedio Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Loop 410
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39043, -98.66703
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,339 (2023)
Projected traffic4,115 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek carry?

About 4,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Frtg RD over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.