US Bridges

US 290 Avl over US 290 WB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020005008131

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,063 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
16,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Avl over US 290 WB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 Avl over US 290 WB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, 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 16,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,550 by 2033. The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Avl
CrossesUS 290 WB
Location1.9 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89763, -95.59462
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,063 ft (324 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,110 (2013)
Projected traffic22,550 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Avl over US 290 WB built?

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

What condition is US 290 Avl over US 290 WB 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 Avl over US 290 WB carry?

About 16,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Avl over US 290 WB?

The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Avl over US 290 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.