US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.7 MI SE of SH99 Toll RD · Structure no. 121020005006524
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,200 by 2034. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 WB FR over Fairfield Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.