US Bridges

US 190 over Colorado River

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of San Saba C/L · Structure no. 231410027205023

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Colorado River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 190 over Colorado River in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2033. The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesColorado River
Location0.00 MI E of San Saba C/L
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyLampasas County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2184, -98.56451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,295 ft (394.7 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2020)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$770,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Colorado 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 over Colorado River carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Colorado River?

The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.