US Bridges

US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.20 MI NE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020002802183

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,310 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
19,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,888 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,844 by 2041. The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesUP RR & Van RD
Location4.20 MI NE of Bw 8
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85868, -95.11269
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,310 ft (399.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,888 (2021)
Projected traffic27,844 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD carry?

About 19,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD?

The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over UP RR & Van RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.