US Bridges

US 90 over Guadalupe River

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950002503019

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
930 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Guadalupe River in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 6,513 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2033. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location2.00 MI E of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56304, -98.01097
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,513 (2023)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 90 over Guadalupe 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 6,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.