US Bridges

US 90 over Uvalde RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020002802208

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Uvalde RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Uvalde RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 28,348 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,687 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 119 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90
CrossesUvalde RD
Location0.40 MI SW of Bw 8
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82973, -95.18249
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,348 (2023)
Projected traffic39,687 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Uvalde RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Uvalde RD 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 Uvalde RD carry?

About 28,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Uvalde RD?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Uvalde RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.