US Bridges

US 90 Access RD over North Ditch #1

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020002802177

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Access RD over North Ditch #1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 Access RD over North Ditch #1 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 Access RD
CrossesNorth Ditch #1
Location0.30 MI SW of Sheldon RD
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85157, -95.13178
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2010)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Access RD over North Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 Access RD over North Ditch #1 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 Access RD over North Ditch #1 carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 90 Access RD over North Ditch #1?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 90 Access RD over North Ditch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.