US Bridges

US 90 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 31.95 MI from Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630002406070

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Irrigation Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Irrigation Canal 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,940 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location31.95 MI from Uvalde C/L
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3497, -98.89173
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2023)
Projected traffic30,940 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$391,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Irrigation Canal built?

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

What condition is US 90 over Irrigation Canal 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 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.