US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 21.95MI from Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002405167

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,541 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,322 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB Ml
CrossesHondo Creek
Location21.95MI from Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35108, -99.05544
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 WB Ml over Hondo 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 Hondo Creek carry?

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

How long is US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.