US Bridges

US 90 over Devils Riv/Amistad Resv

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 9.75 MI NW of US 277 · Structure no. 222330002209070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,462 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
2,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Devils Riv/Amistad Resv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Devils Riv/Amistad Resv in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,868 by 2042. The structure is 5,462 ft (1,664.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDevils Riv/Amistad Resv
Location9.75 MI NW of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48526, -101.0335
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length5,462 ft (1,664.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2023)
Projected traffic2,868 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Devils Riv/Amistad Resv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Devils Riv/Amistad Resv 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 Devils Riv/Amistad Resv carry?

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Devils Riv/Amistad Resv?

The structure is 5,462 ft (1,664.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Devils Riv/Amistad Resv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.