US Bridges

US 90 WB over San Jacinto River

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 90 @ San Jacinto River · Structure no. 121020002802187

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,830 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over San Jacinto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over San Jacinto River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 35,511 by 2043. The structure is 4,830 ft (1,472.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesSan Jacinto River
LocationUS 90 @ San Jacinto River
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86645, -95.09224
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,830 ft (1,472.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 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 traffic35,511 by 2043
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 San Jacinto River built?

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

What condition is US 90 WB over San Jacinto River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over San Jacinto River carry?

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

How long is US 90 WB over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 4,830 ft (1,472.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.