US Bridges

US 90A over Irrigation Canal

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800002707041

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Irrigation Canal in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1.6 MI E of SH 36
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56384, -95.78401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2013)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 90A over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.