US Bridges

SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · US 290 and SH6 JCT · Structure no. 121020005008476

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
3,995 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,314
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 42,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,750 by 2035. The structure is 3,995 ft (1,217.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH6/FM1960
CrossesUS 290 RR and Other ST
LocationUS 290 and SH6 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91721, -95.61485
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+34 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,995 ft (1,217.7 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,314 (2020)
Projected traffic70,750 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST carry?

About 42,314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST?

The structure is 3,995 ft (1,217.7 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH6/FM1960 over US 290 RR and Other ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.