US Bridges

US 90 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr)

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150002408210

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,621
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr) in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1968, 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 5 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 9,621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,090 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 90 Wbml
CrossesLoop 13 (military Dr)
Location1.3 MI E of IH 410
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40254, -98.62826
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,621 (2020)
Projected traffic44,090 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr) built?

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

What condition is US 90 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr) 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 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr) carry?

About 9,621 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 90 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr)?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 Wbml over Loop 13 (military Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.