US Bridges

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

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020005008115

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,163
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 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 88,163 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 90 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 EB Ml
CrossesHcfcd Unit E135-00-00
Location1.9 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89816, -95.59571
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,163 (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 EB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 290 EB 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 EB Ml over Hcfcd Unit E135-00-00 carry?

About 88,163 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB 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 90 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.