US 90 WB Ml over East Elm Creek
FairMedina County, Texas · 0.69 MI E of Uvalde Cl · Structure no. 151630002404056
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,979
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 WB Ml over East Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB Ml over East Elm Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 86 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 6,979 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,770 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 WB Ml over East Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is US 90 WB Ml over East Elm 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 WB Ml over East Elm Creek carry?
About 6,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 90 WB Ml over East Elm Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 WB Ml over East Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.