US Bridges

US 90 over Bradford Br #2

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 6.50 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900002905023

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Bradford Br #2 is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Bradford Br #2 in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesBradford Br #2
Location6.50 MI E of SH 304
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69809, -97.31394
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2020)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Bradford Br #2 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Bradford Br #2 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Bradford Br #2 carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Bradford Br #2?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Bradford Br #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.