US Bridges

US 90 WB over Drain

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI SW of Crosby East · Structure no. 121020002802214

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 WB over Drain in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,221 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,383 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesDrain
Location0.01 MI SW of Crosby East
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94399, -95.02319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,221 (2023)
Projected traffic16,383 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 WB over Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over Drain carry?

About 11,221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.