US Bridges

US 90 WB over Cupples RD

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of Spur 371 · Structure no. 150150002408146

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79,653
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Cupples RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over Cupples RD in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 57 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 79,653 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,514 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesCupples RD
Location0.70 MI W of Spur 371
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40402, -98.54838
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,653 (2022)
Projected traffic111,514 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cupples RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 90 WB over Cupples RD 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 Cupples RD carry?

About 79,653 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Cupples RD?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Cupples RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.