US Bridges

US 90 over Colorado River Relief

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of SP 52 · Structure no. 130450002701046

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
4 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 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
Location1.2 MI E of SP 52
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70331, -96.52153
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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$9,000
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 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 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 140 ft (42.7 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.