US Bridges

US 90 over Medina River

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 33.10 MI from Uvalde Cl · Structure no. 151630002406071

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
482 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,368
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Medina River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 90 over Medina River in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 27,368 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,768 by 2042. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesMedina River
Location33.10 MI from Uvalde Cl
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35549, -98.87315
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,368 (2023)
Projected traffic37,768 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Medina River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 90 over Medina River 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 Medina River carry?

About 27,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Medina River?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Medina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.