US Bridges

US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford RD

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 120800002708380

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,600 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90A N U-Turn
CrossesStafford RD
Location2.4 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61666, -95.55691
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2010)
Projected traffic39,600 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford RD built?

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

What condition is US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford RD carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford RD?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A N U-Turn over Stafford RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.