US Bridges

US 290 over Becker RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 7.5 MI SE of FM 2290 · Structure no. 121020005006159

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,375
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Becker RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Becker RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 39,375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2036. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 136 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290
CrossesBecker RD
Location7.5 MI SE of FM 2290
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01021, -95.79929
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,375 (2016)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Becker RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 290 over Becker 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 Becker RD carry?

About 39,375 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Becker RD?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Becker RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.