US Bridges

US 90 WB over Hcfc Channel

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020002802181

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Hcfc Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over Hcfc Channel 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 22,475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,844 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesHcfc Channel
Location0.35 MI NE of Sheldon RD
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85494, -95.12251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,475 (2023)
Projected traffic27,844 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 WB over Hcfc Channel built?

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

What condition is US 90 WB over Hcfc Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over Hcfc Channel carry?

About 22,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Hcfc Channel?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Hcfc Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.