US Bridges

SH 6 NB over SH 90

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of FM 3090 · Structure no. 170940005003075

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,528
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 NB over SH 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 NB over SH 90 in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,528 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,739 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSH 6 NB
CrossesSH 90
Location1.1 MI S of FM 3090
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39703, -96.07117
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,528 (2021)
Projected traffic21,739 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 6 NB over SH 90 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 NB over SH 90 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 6 NB over SH 90 carry?

About 15,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 NB over SH 90?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 NB over SH 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.