US 290 Ml over Fairfield Channel
GoodHarris County, Texas · 3.60 MI NW Barker-Cypress · Structure no. 121020005006175
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,080
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 Ml over Fairfield Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ml over Fairfield Channel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 65,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,140 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 Ml over Fairfield Channel built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 Ml over Fairfield Channel 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 290 Ml over Fairfield Channel carry?
About 65,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 290 Ml 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 187 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 Ml over Fairfield Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.