US Bridges

US 290 Hov Ramp over US 290 EB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009146

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Hov Ramp over US 290 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Hov Ramp over US 290 EB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,200 by 2036. The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 290 Hov Ramp
CrossesUS 290 EB
Location0.35 MI SE of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87101, -95.54987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,296 ft (395 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2016)
Projected traffic29,200 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ramp over US 290 EB built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Hov Ramp over US 290 EB 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 Hov Ramp over US 290 EB carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Hov Ramp over US 290 EB?

The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Hov Ramp over US 290 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.