US Bridges

US 90A over Bw 8 Frs

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.3 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020002709303

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
44,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Bw 8 Frs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Bw 8 Frs in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 44,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,220 by 2033. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesBw 8 Frs
Location3.3 MI SE of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62618, -95.51848
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 inspectionSeptember 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, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,440 (2013)
Projected traffic62,220 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Bw 8 Frs built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over Bw 8 Frs 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 90A over Bw 8 Frs carry?

About 44,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Bw 8 Frs?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Bw 8 Frs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.