US Bridges

US 90 over Caldwood Cutoff

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240002807063

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Caldwood Cutoff is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 90 over Caldwood Cutoff in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 76 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 5 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 23,580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,023 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesCaldwood Cutoff
Location1.9 MI E of FM 364
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06786, -94.15712
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,580 (2024)
Projected traffic44,023 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Caldwood Cutoff built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 90 over Caldwood Cutoff 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Caldwood Cutoff carry?

About 23,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Caldwood Cutoff?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Caldwood Cutoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.