US Bridges

US 90 over Sanderson Canyon

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 062220002107036

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Sanderson Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Sanderson Canyon in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesSanderson Canyon
Location1.20 MI E of US 285
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13819, -102.39043
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2023)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 90 over Sanderson Canyon built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Sanderson Canyon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Sanderson Canyon carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Sanderson Canyon?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Sanderson Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.