US Bridges

US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150002408116

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,119 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
81,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older 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 81,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,568 by 2042. The structure is 1,119 ft (341.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesUPRR Zarzamora ST Etc
Location1.00 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39868, -98.52986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,119 ft (341.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,120 (2022)
Projected traffic113,568 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc carry?

About 81,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc?

The structure is 1,119 ft (341.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over UPRR Zarzamora ST Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.