US 290 Ml over Bauer RD
FairHarris County, Texas · 8.60 MI SE of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020005006157
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 Ml over Bauer RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ml over Bauer RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 21 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,210 by 2036. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 175 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 Ml over Bauer RD built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 290 Ml over Bauer RD 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 290 Ml over Bauer RD carry?
About 61,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 290 Ml over Bauer RD?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 Ml over Bauer RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.