US Bridges

US 90 over Big Trestle Draw

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 6.9 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 241890002007148

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
679
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Big Trestle Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 90 over Big Trestle Draw in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90
CrossesBig Trestle Draw
Location6.9 MI W of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33659, -104.12927
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2020)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Big Trestle Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Big Trestle Draw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Big Trestle Draw carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Big Trestle Draw?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Big Trestle Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.