US Bridges

US 90 EB over FM 1942

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 90 @ FM 1942 · Structure no. 121020002802193

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB over FM 1942 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB over FM 1942 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 27,685 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 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 EB
CrossesFM 1942
LocationUS 90 @ FM 1942
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88422, -95.06301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 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 traffic27,685 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over FM 1942 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB over FM 1942 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 EB over FM 1942 carry?

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

How long is US 90 EB over FM 1942?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB over FM 1942?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.