US Bridges

US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020005008478

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00 is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00 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 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 WB FR
CrossesHcfcd E-135-00-00
Location1.9 MI SE of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89867, -95.59543
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2015)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00 built?

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

What condition is US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00 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 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00 carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB FR over Hcfcd E-135-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.