US Bridges

US 67/90 over South Orient RR

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 12.2 MI E of SH 17 · Structure no. 241890002008157

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,548
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67/90 over South Orient RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67/90 over South Orient RR in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67/90
CrossesSouth Orient RR
Location12.2 MI E of SH 17
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26863, -103.82335
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67/90 over South Orient RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67/90 over South Orient RR 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 67/90 over South Orient RR carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 67/90 over South Orient RR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67/90 over South Orient RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.