US Bridges

US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020002801157

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
910 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,232 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,267 by 2042. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 Bus
CrossesSan Jacinto River
Location2.10 MI E of Sheldon RD
RouteState Highway 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87611, -95.09463
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,232 (2023)
Projected traffic8,267 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River 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 US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River carry?

About 5,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.