US Bridges

US 90 WB over Loop 353 (nogalitos St)

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150150002408312

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
81,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Loop 353 (nogalitos St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over Loop 353 (nogalitos St) in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 81,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,568 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesLoop 353 (nogalitos St)
Location0.25 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39628, -98.51556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,820 (2022)
Projected traffic113,568 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB over Loop 353 (nogalitos St) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 90 WB over Loop 353 (nogalitos St) 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 Loop 353 (nogalitos St) carry?

About 81,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Loop 353 (nogalitos St)?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Loop 353 (nogalitos St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.