US Bridges

US 90 Wbml over Medio Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of Loop 410 · Structure no. 150150002407317

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Wbml over Medio Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 Wbml over Medio Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 36,955 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,694 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 Wbml
CrossesMedio Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Loop 410
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39082, -98.66734
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,955 (2022)
Projected traffic54,694 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 US 90 Wbml over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 Wbml 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 Wbml over Medio Creek carry?

About 36,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 90 Wbml over Medio Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 Wbml over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.