US Bridges

US 90A Wbfr over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of Bw 8 · Structure no. 120800002708281

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A Wbfr over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A Wbfr over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,472 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,616 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90A Wbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI SW of Bw 8
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62502, -95.52222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,472 (2024)
Projected traffic10,616 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A Wbfr over Drainage Ditch 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 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 90A Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.