US Bridges

US 290 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009120

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
770 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,550 by 2033. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Hov Lane
CrossesBwy 8 FR
LocationUS 290 at Beltway 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87342, -95.55536
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2019)
Projected traffic22,550 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 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 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Hov Lane over Bwy 8 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.