US Bridges

Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr)

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020002710084

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr) in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesProduce Row
CrossesUS 90A (old Spanish Tr)
Location1.15 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71023, -95.3312
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Produce Row over US 90A (old Spanish Tr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.