US Bridges

US 290 over Mason RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.3 MI W of Barkercypress · Structure no. 121020005006138

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Mason RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Mason RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 23 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,140 by 2033. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 174 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290
CrossesMason RD
Location4.3 MI W of Barkercypress
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9882, -95.74064
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width169 ft (51.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2023)
Projected traffic106,140 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Mason RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 290 over Mason RD 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 over Mason RD carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Mason RD?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Mason RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.