US Bridges

US 290 over Telge Rd.

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.6MI N of Huffmeister · Structure no. 121020005008129

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123,436
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Telge Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Telge Rd. in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 34 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 123,436 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,240 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 290
CrossesTelge Rd.
Location1.6MI N of Huffmeister
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9365, -95.64987
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 inspectionSeptember 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width174 ft (52.9 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,436 (2016)
Projected traffic119,240 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Telge Rd. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 290 over Telge 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 over Telge Rd. carry?

About 123,436 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Telge Rd.?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Telge Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.