US Bridges

US 90 EB Ml over Nueces River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 4.0 MI W of FM 2369 · Structure no. 152320002305038

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
975 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,256
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB Ml over Nueces River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 90 EB Ml over Nueces River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB Ml
CrossesNueces River
Location4.0 MI W of FM 2369
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20583, -99.90257
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length975 ft (297.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,256 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB Ml over Nueces River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB Ml over Nueces 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 EB Ml over Nueces River carry?

About 2,256 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB Ml over Nueces River?

The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB Ml over Nueces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.