US Bridges

SH 90 over BNSF RR

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 5.45 MI N of SH 30 · Structure no. 170940031502021

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,026
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90 over BNSF RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 90 over BNSF RR in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 98 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 3,026 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90
CrossesBNSF RR
Location5.45 MI N of SH 30
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65962, -95.96429
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,026 (2020)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 90 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 90 over BNSF RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 90 over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 90 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.