US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of SH 173 · Structure no. 151630002405069

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 14,541 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,322 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesHondo Creek Relief
Location3.50 MI E of SH 173
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35099, -99.06032
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,541 (2023)
Projected traffic18,322 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief 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 Hondo Creek Relief carry?

About 14,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.