US Bridges

US 90 over Colorado River Relief

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SP 52 · Structure no. 130450002701045

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
420 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Colorado River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Colorado River Relief in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesColorado River Relief
Location0.9 MI E of SP 52
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70428, -96.52593
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Colorado River Relief built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Colorado River Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Colorado River Relief carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Colorado River Relief?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Colorado River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.