US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel
FairHarris County, Texas · 3.60 MI NW of Barker-Cypr · Structure no. 121020005006121
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,130
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 31,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,580 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel carry?
About 31,130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 Ebfr over Fairfield Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.