US Bridges

US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020005008108

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,535
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 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 97,535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,790 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB Ml
CrossesHcfcd Unit E135-00-00
Location1.9 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89853, -95.5956
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,535 (2016)
Projected traffic112,790 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 built?

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

What condition is US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 carry?

About 97,535 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.