US Bridges

US 290 WB Ml over FM 529

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009116

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
826 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Ml over FM 529 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB Ml over FM 529 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,780 by 2034. The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long and 109 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB Ml
CrossesFM 529
Location0.7 MI NW of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87968, -95.56875
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length826 ft (251.8 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2014)
Projected traffic87,780 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB Ml over FM 529 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 290 WB Ml over FM 529 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 WB Ml over FM 529 carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Ml over FM 529?

The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Ml over FM 529?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.