US Bridges

SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 3.35 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 201460002803526

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,349 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,136 by 2041. The structure is 1,349 ft (411.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 99 Wbml
CrossesUS 90 & UPRR
Location3.35 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00842, -94.93894
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,349 ft (411.2 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic13,136 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR?

The structure is 1,349 ft (411.2 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 Wbml over US 90 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.