US Bridges

US 290 WB Ml over Senate DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI NW of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009151

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,535
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Ml over Senate DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB Ml over Senate DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 97,535 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,790 by 2033. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 WB Ml
CrossesSenate DR
Location0.6 MI NW of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87689, -95.56286
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,535 (2016)
Projected traffic112,790 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 WB Ml over Senate DR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 290 WB Ml over Senate DR 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 WB Ml over Senate DR carry?

About 97,535 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Ml over Senate DR?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Ml over Senate DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.