US Bridges

US 90 WB over Miller Road #3

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020002802204

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,256
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Miller Road #3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over Miller Road #3 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,513 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesMiller Road #3
Location1.30 MI NE of Bw 8
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84117, -95.15643
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,256 (2020)
Projected traffic46,513 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Miller Road #3 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 WB over Miller Road #3 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over Miller Road #3 carry?

About 23,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Miller Road #3?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Miller Road #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.