US Bridges

US 90 over Pecos River

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 11.70 MI W of SH 163 · Structure no. 222330002206068

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
1,310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,133
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Pecos River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying US 90 over Pecos River in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesPecos River
Location11.70 MI W of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7093, -101.35223
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,310 ft (399.3 m)
Longest span416 ft (126.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2020)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks55%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 90 over Pecos 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Pecos River carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Pecos River?

The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long with a longest span of 416 ft (126.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.