US Bridges

US 290 EB Ml over FM 529

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009152

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
826 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88,163
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB Ml over FM 529 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB Ml over FM 529 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 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 88,163 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,790 by 2033. The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long and 108 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 EB Ml
CrossesFM 529
Location0.7 MI NW of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8795, -95.56905
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 spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length826 ft (251.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,163 (2016)
Projected traffic112,790 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB Ml over FM 529 built?

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

What condition is US 290 EB 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 EB Ml over FM 529 carry?

About 88,163 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB Ml over FM 529?

The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB Ml over FM 529?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.