US Bridges

FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · At Int of US 90A / FM 359 · Structure no. 120800054302255

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
780 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2039. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 359
CrossesUP RR and US 90A WB
LocationAt Int of US 90A / FM 359
RouteState Highway 359
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59606, -95.74246
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, precast panels
Main spans7 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2019)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB built?

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

What condition is FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB 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 FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 359 over UP RR and US 90A WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.