US Bridges

Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009160

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,470 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,200 by 2036. The structure is 3,470 ft (1,057.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB
CrossesUS 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr
LocationUS 290 at Beltway 8
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87217, -95.55822
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,470 ft (1,057.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic24,200 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr built?

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

What condition is Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr 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 Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr?

The structure is 3,470 ft (1,057.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bwy 8 Nb/Us 290 EB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.