US Bridges

SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - UPRR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · .3 MI W of Fairfield Pl · Structure no. 121020005006461

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
3,324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,840
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - UPRR is a steel continuous other carrying SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - 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 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 38,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,030 by 2035. The structure is 3,324 ft (1,013.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH 99N to US 290W
CrossesUS 290 Ml - UPRR
Location.3 MI W of Fairfield Pl
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99535, -95.76865
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans4 (+22 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,324 ft (1,013.2 m)
Longest span269 ft (82 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,840 (2014)
Projected traffic56,030 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - UPRR built?

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

What condition is SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - UPRR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - UPRR carry?

About 38,840 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - UPRR?

The structure is 3,324 ft (1,013.2 m) long with a longest span of 269 ft (82 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99N to US 290W over US 290 Ml - UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.