US 90 WB over Carpenters Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020002802173
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,725
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 WB over Carpenters Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over Carpenters Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 40 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 25,725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,015 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 WB over Carpenters Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 90 WB over Carpenters 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 90 WB over Carpenters Bayou carry?
About 25,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 90 WB over Carpenters Bayou?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 WB over Carpenters Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.