US Bridges

US 90 over Geronimo Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950002902004

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Geronimo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Geronimo Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 96 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 4,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,870 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesGeronimo Creek
Location0.65 MI NE of SH 123
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59107, -97.9349
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,685 (2023)
Projected traffic4,870 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Geronimo Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 90 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 90 over Geronimo Creek carry?

About 4,685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Geronimo Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Geronimo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.