US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over East Elm Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.69 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002404186

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,957
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over East Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 90 EB Ml over East Elm Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 13,957 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,540 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesEast Elm Creek
Location0.69 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3136, -99.40061
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,957 (2023)
Projected traffic19,540 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB Ml over East Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB 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 EB Ml over East Elm Creek carry?

About 13,957 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB Ml over East Elm Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Ml over East Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.