US Bridges

US 90A SB over Holmes RD & UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 121020002709307

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
925 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A SB over Holmes RD & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A SB over Holmes RD & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 42,377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,328 by 2042. The structure is 925 ft (281.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 90A SB
CrossesHolmes RD & UP RR
Location1.35 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65681, -95.44205
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length925 ft (281.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,377 (2022)
Projected traffic59,328 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB over Holmes RD & UP RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A SB over Holmes RD & UP 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A SB over Holmes RD & UP RR carry?

About 42,377 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90A SB over Holmes RD & UP RR?

The structure is 925 ft (281.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A SB over Holmes RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.