US Bridges

US 90 over UPRR

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 17.50 MI E of SH 131 · Structure no. 221360002304070

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,767
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over UPRR in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 3,767 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesUPRR
Location17.50 MI E of SH 131
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23355, -100.13397
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,767 (2019)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 90 over UPRR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over UPRR carry?

About 3,767 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over UPRR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.