US Bridges

US 90 over Roberts Draw

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 8.2 MI E of US 385 N · Structure no. 240220002103098

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Roberts Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90 over Roberts Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesRoberts Draw
Location8.2 MI E of US 385 N
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21271, -103.08399
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Roberts Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Roberts Draw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Roberts Draw carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Roberts Draw?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Roberts Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.