US Bridges

US 90A over West Bellfort

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002709294

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over West Bellfort is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over West Bellfort in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 74,370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,110 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesWest Bellfort
Location0.3 MI SE of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67305, -95.43126
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,370 (2013)
Projected traffic104,110 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A over West Bellfort built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over West Bellfort 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 90A over West Bellfort carry?

About 74,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over West Bellfort?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over West Bellfort?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.