US Bridges

Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.20 MI NE of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002801267

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,597
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 16,597 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,236 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBus 90 (old US 90)
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location3.20 MI NE of IH 610
RouteState Highway 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82426, -95.22979
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,597 (2023)
Projected traffic23,236 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou carry?

About 16,597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 90 (old US 90) over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.