US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of SH 173 · Structure no. 151630002405168

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief 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 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB Ml
CrossesHondo Creek Relief
Location3.50 MI E of SH 173
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35121, -99.05893
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over Hondo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.