US Bridges

US 90 over Coh Drainage Channel

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.15 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020002802285

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Coh Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Coh 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 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 28,348 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,687 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesCoh Drainage Channel
Location1.15 MI NE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78518, -95.24602
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,348 (2023)
Projected traffic39,687 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 over Coh Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is US 90 over Coh Drainage Channel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Coh Drainage Channel carry?

About 28,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Coh Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 90 over Coh Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.