US Bridges

US 90A over S Gessner RD

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.2 MI SW of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 120800002708031

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Orthotropic
Steel Continuous
Length
1,169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,622
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over S Gessner RD is a steel continuous orthotropic carrying US 90A over S Gessner RD 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 79,622 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2034. The structure is 1,169 ft (356.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesS Gessner RD
Location1.2 MI SW of Bwy 8
RouteState Highway 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61871, -95.53819
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,169 ft (356.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,622 (2018)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over S Gessner RD built?

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

What condition is US 90A over S Gessner RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A over S Gessner RD carry?

About 79,622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over S Gessner RD?

The structure is 1,169 ft (356.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over S Gessner RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.