US Bridges

US 290 Hov T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009147

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Hov T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Hov T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,300 by 2036. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Hov T/Rp
CrossesUS 290 Ebfr & Coll
Location0.35 MI SE of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87139, -95.55106
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.
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2016)
Projected traffic146,300 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hov T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll built?

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

What condition is US 290 Hov T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll 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 T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Hov T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Hov T/Rp over US 290 Ebfr & Coll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.