US 290 over Pedernales River
FairGillespie County, Texas · 4.3 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 140870011302469
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 840 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,849
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 over Pedernales River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Pedernales River in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 13,849 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,460 by 2033. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 over Pedernales River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 over Pedernales River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 290 over Pedernales River carry?
About 13,849 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 290 over Pedernales River?
The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 over Pedernales River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.