US Bridges

US 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S)

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.0 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020002802095

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,728 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
28,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S) 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 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 28,348 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,687 by 2042. The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long and 122 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesWallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S)
Location3.0 MI NE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80351, -95.21965
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,728 ft (526.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 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 structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S) built?

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

What condition is US 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S) carry?

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

How long is US 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S)?

The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Wallisvl/Maxey(fm 526S)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.