US 90A over Answorth Branch
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 7.45 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 130900002506075
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,495
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90A over Answorth Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90A over Answorth Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,495 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,493 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90A over Answorth Branch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 90A over Answorth Branch 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 over Answorth Branch carry?
About 2,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 90A over Answorth Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 90A over Answorth Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.