US Bridges

US 90A over Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002708020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
52,577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 90A over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 52,577 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,580 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesOyster Creek
Location1.05 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62019, -95.63384
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,577 (2023)
Projected traffic31,580 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Oyster Creek 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 Oyster Creek carry?

About 52,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.