US Bridges

US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River Relief

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020002801517

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River Relief in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,232 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,267 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 Bus
CrossesSan Jacinto River Relief
Location2.40 MI E of Sheldon RD
RouteState Highway 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87729, -95.08965
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 Bus over San Jacinto River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.