US Bridges

US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800027110023

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,181
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,181 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,152 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesCane Br Buffalo Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of FM 1463
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7858, -95.82679
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,181 (2019)
Projected traffic18,152 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 14,181 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Cane Br Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.