US Bridges

US 90 over Trinity River

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 2684 · Structure no. 201460002803128

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,478 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Trinity River in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 24,824 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,530 by 2033. The structure is 1,478 ft (450.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesTrinity River
Location1.3 MI W of FM 2684
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05786, -94.8179
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,478 ft (450.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,824 (2022)
Projected traffic32,530 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 90 over Trinity River 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 over Trinity River carry?

About 24,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Trinity River?

The structure is 1,478 ft (450.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.