US Bridges

US 90 over Hillebrandt Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240002807044

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Hillebrandt Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 90 over Hillebrandt Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 94 years old, older 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 39,962 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,920 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesHillebrandt Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06818, -94.13717
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,962 (2024)
Projected traffic52,920 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 over Hillebrandt Bayou built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 90 over Hillebrandt Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Hillebrandt Bayou carry?

About 39,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Hillebrandt Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Hillebrandt Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.