US Bridges

US 90A over Ditch H

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002708017

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
59,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Ditch H is a concrete culvert carrying US 90A over Ditch H in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 59,053 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,880 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesDitch H
Location0.25 MI E of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61533, -95.64567
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,053 (2024)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ditch H built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Ditch H 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over Ditch H carry?

About 59,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Ditch H?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 90A over Ditch H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.