US Bridges

US 90A over Navidad River

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 3283 · Structure no. 131430044601007

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,348 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Navidad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Navidad River in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,397 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2038. The structure is 1,348 ft (410.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A
CrossesNavidad River
Location1.00 MI W of FM 3283
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46783, -96.81053
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,348 ft (410.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,397 (2024)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2038
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Navidad River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Navidad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 90A over Navidad River carry?

About 2,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Navidad River?

The structure is 1,348 ft (410.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Navidad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.