US Bridges

US 90 over Sanderson Canyon

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 12.1 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 062220002201004

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Sanderson Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Sanderson Canyon in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,122 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesSanderson Canyon
Location12.1 MI E of US 285
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06107, -102.26585
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2022)
Projected traffic2,122 by 2040
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

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 1,192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Sanderson Canyon?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Sanderson Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.