US Bridges

US 90 WB FR over Drainage Channel

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.20 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020002802247

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB FR over Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB FR over Drainage Channel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB FR
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location3.20 MI NE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80483, -95.21911
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FR over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 WB FR over Drainage Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB FR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB FR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB FR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.