US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 4.4 MI W of FM 2369 · Structure no. 152320002305072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,600 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
2,256
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB Ml
CrossesNueces River Relief
Location4.4 MI W of FM 2369
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20745, -99.90787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,600 ft (487.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,256 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief carry?

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

How long is US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief?

The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.