US Bridges

US 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 Mile S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020005006460

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
4,252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,530
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR is a steel continuous other carrying US 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,530 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2035. The structure is 4,252 ft (1,296 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290E to SH 99S
CrossesUS 290 Ebfr - UPRR
Location0.75 Mile S of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99953, -95.77162
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+32 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,252 ft (1,296 m)
Longest span241 ft (73.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,530 (2014)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR carry?

About 8,530 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR?

The structure is 4,252 ft (1,296 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 290E to SH 99S over US 290 Ebfr - UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.