US Bridges

US 90 over Oates RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020002802281

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Oates RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Oates RD 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 16,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,610 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesOates RD
Location0.6 MI NE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78099, -95.25138
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,150 (2013)
Projected traffic22,610 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Oates RD built?

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

What condition is US 90 over Oates RD 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 90 over Oates RD carry?

About 16,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Oates RD?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Oates RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.