US Bridges

US 90A WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002712325

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,185 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2034. The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90A WB
CrossesIH 69 / US 59 FR
Location3.5 MI NE of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62797, -95.59493
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,185 ft (361.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2014)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR 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 WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 90A WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR?

The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A WB over IH 69 / US 59 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.