US Bridges

US 90 over Osman Canyon

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of Lp 25 · Structure no. 222330002205073

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Osman Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Osman Canyon in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesOsman Canyon
Location1.90 MI W of Lp 25
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81789, -101.60036
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2017)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks41%
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 Osman Canyon built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Osman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Osman Canyon carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Osman Canyon?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Osman Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.