US Bridges

Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140032001059

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
590 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,078
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,078 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2035. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 290 NB
CrossesBNSF RR & Ave B
Location0.20 MI S of SH 53
RouteState Highway 290
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09479, -97.34396
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,078 (2020)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B carry?

About 5,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 290 NB over BNSF RR & Ave B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.