US Bridges

US 90 over Lozier Canyon

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 22.5 MI E of SH 349 · Structure no. 062220002203012

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
884 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Lozier Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Lozier Canyon in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 92 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,701 by 2040. The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesLozier Canyon
Location22.5 MI E of SH 349
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90292, -101.80408
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadH 15
Structure length884 ft (269.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2022)
Projected traffic1,701 by 2040
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Lozier Canyon built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 90 over Lozier Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Lozier Canyon carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Lozier Canyon?

The structure is 884 ft (269.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Lozier Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.