US Bridges

Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou

Good

Orange County, Texas · .6 MI E of IH-10 · Structure no. 201810G00436009

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,735
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou in Orange 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 1,735 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2040. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 90
CrossesBairds Bayou
Location.6 MI E of IH-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09415, -94.069
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2020)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 90 over Bairds Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.