US Bridges

US 90A over Natural Ground

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.55 MI W of SH 99 · Structure no. 120800002708575

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,375 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
27,545
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Natural Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Natural Ground in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 27,545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2039. The structure is 1,375 ft (419.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesNatural Ground
Location3.55 MI W of SH 99
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59443, -95.74199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,375 ft (419.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,545 (2019)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Natural Ground built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Natural Ground 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 90A over Natural Ground carry?

About 27,545 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Natural Ground?

The structure is 1,375 ft (419.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Natural Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.