US Bridges

US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.3 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020005008107

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,063 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188,024
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 36 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 188,024 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256,824 by 2033. The structure is 2,063 ft (628.8 m) long and 192 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesEldridge RD & West RD
Location1.3 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90219, -95.60113
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,063 ft (628.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.6 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188,024 (2019)
Projected traffic256,824 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD carry?

About 188,024 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD?

The structure is 2,063 ft (628.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.