US Bridges

US 290 Ml over Huffmeister

Good

Harris County, Texas · 5.75 MI NW of BW8 · Structure no. 121020005008472

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,095
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ml over Huffmeister is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ml over Huffmeister in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,095 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,480 by 2035. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 180 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Ml
CrossesHuffmeister
Location5.75 MI NW of BW8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92349, -95.6285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width180 ft (55 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,095 (2016)
Projected traffic80,480 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Ml over Huffmeister built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Ml over Huffmeister in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Ml over Huffmeister carry?

About 66,095 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ml over Huffmeister?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ml over Huffmeister?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.