SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad
FairFort Bend County, Texas · 1.9 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 120800168506348
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 972 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,279
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad 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 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 35,279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,600 by 2033. The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad carry?
About 35,279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad?
The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 over US 90A & UP Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.