US Bridges

US 90 over Hunting Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020002802054

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 28,348 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,687 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location1.50 MI NE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78898, -95.23995
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,348 (2023)
Projected traffic39,687 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Hunting Bayou 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 over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 28,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.