US Bridges

US 90A over UPRR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 6 MI N of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020002710559

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
867 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,886
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 12,886 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesUPRR
Location6 MI N of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76613, -95.29458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length867 ft (264.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,886 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 UPRR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90A over UPRR 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 UPRR carry?

About 12,886 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over UPRR?

The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.