US Bridges

US 90 over Leona River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 152320002401062

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
22,641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Leona River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90 over Leona River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 87 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 22,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,580 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesLeona River
Location0.4 MI E of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21159, -99.77993
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,641 (2022)
Projected traffic32,580 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Leona River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 90 over Leona 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 over Leona River carry?

About 22,641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Leona River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Leona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.