US Bridges

US 90A over Geronimo Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950002504086

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Geronimo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90A over Geronimo Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 74 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 5 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,440 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesGeronimo Creek
Location0.80 MI E of SH 123
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57274, -97.92834
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2013)
Projected traffic20,440 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 90A over Geronimo Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 90A over Geronimo Creek 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 90A over Geronimo Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Geronimo Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Geronimo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.