US Bridges

SH 99N to US 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Fairfield Pl · Structure no. 121020005006462

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
4,420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,847
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99N to US 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound is a steel continuous other carrying SH 99N to US 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound 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 5,847 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,590 by 2031. The structure is 4,420 ft (1,347.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH 99N to US 290E
CrossesUS 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound
Location0.3 MI W of Fairfield Pl
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99563, -95.76847
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 (+33 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,420 ft (1,347.2 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 traffic5,847 (2024)
Projected traffic49,590 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound built?

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

What condition is SH 99N to US 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound 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 SH 99N to US 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound carry?

About 5,847 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 99N to US 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound?

The structure is 4,420 ft (1,347.2 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99N to US 290E over US 290 Ebfr; Uprr; Mound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.