US Bridges

US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 1409 · Structure no. 201460002803125

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3 in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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 12,412 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90 WB
CrossesTrinity River Relief #3
Location2.7 MI E of FM 1409
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05539, -94.84336
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,412 (2022)
Projected traffic16,260 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3 carry?

About 12,412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 WB over Trinity River Relief #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.