US Bridges

Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.2 Mi. E. of SH 105 · Structure no. 201810C01835005

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,058
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,281 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 90
CrossesSchoolhouse Ditch
Location0.2 Mi. E. of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12619, -94.00942
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,058 (2021)
Projected traffic4,281 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch carry?

About 3,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 90 over Schoolhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.