US Bridges

US 290W to SH 99S over US 290 - UPRR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Fairfield Pl · Structure no. 121020005006463

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
2,478 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,760
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290W to SH 99S over US 290 - UPRR is a steel continuous other carrying US 290W to SH 99S over US 290 - 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 24,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,590 by 2031. The structure is 2,478 ft (755.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290W to SH 99S
CrossesUS 290 - UPRR
Location0.3 MI W of Fairfield Pl
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99805, -95.7662
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior 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 spans6 (+11 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,478 ft (755.3 m)
Longest span247 ft (75.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,760 (2011)
Projected traffic49,590 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 290W to SH 99S over US 290 - UPRR built?

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

What condition is US 290W to SH 99S over US 290 - 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 290W to SH 99S over US 290 - UPRR carry?

About 24,760 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 2,478 ft (755.3 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.