US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over SPRR

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 25.20 MI from Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002405090

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over SPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB Ml over SPRR in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 78 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 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesSPRR
Location25.20 MI from Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35256, -99.00228
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB Ml over SPRR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 90 EB Ml over SPRR 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 SPRR carry?

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

How long is US 90 EB Ml over SPRR?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Ml over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.