US Bridges

US 90 WB over Pafw Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240002806134

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Pafw Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over Pafw Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 9,496 vehicles a day, roughly 71% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesPafw Canal
Location1.2 MI W of FM 364
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06497, -94.20902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,496 (2024)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2031
Trucks71%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB over Pafw Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 WB over Pafw Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over Pafw Canal carry?

About 9,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 71% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Pafw Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Pafw Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.