US Bridges

US 90A over Willowbend/Stella Link

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002709305

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,711 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
90,544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Willowbend/Stella Link is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Willowbend/Stella Link 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 90,544 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,110 by 2033. The structure is 1,711 ft (521.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesWillowbend/Stella Link
Location1.0 MI S of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66697, -95.43606
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 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 spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,711 ft (521.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,544 (2024)
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 Willowbend/Stella Link built?

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

What condition is US 90A over Willowbend/Stella Link 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 Willowbend/Stella Link carry?

About 90,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Willowbend/Stella Link?

The structure is 1,711 ft (521.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Willowbend/Stella Link?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.