US Bridges

US290EB to SH99NB over US 290

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.58 Miles NW of Fry RD · Structure no. 121020005006520

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,280 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US290EB to SH99NB over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US290EB to SH99NB over US 290 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,300 by 2035. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesUS290EB to SH99NB
CrossesUS 290
Location4.58 Miles NW of Fry RD
RouteState Highway 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99968, -95.77186
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,280 ft (390.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic118,300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 US290EB to SH99NB over US 290 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US290EB to SH99NB over US 290 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 US290EB to SH99NB over US 290 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US290EB to SH99NB over US 290?

The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US290EB to SH99NB over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.