US Bridges

US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 4.0 MI W of FM 2369 · Structure no. 152320002305073

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,000 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,256
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River 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 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 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 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
Location4.0 MI W of FM 2369
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20639, -99.90249
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River built?

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

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

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB Ml over Nueces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.