US Bridges

US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009161

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
861 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
16,110
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & 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 16,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,550 by 2033. The structure is 861 ft (262.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB
CrossesUS 290 Wbfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr
LocationUS 290 at Beltway 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87408, -95.55252
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length861 ft (262.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,110 (2013)
Projected traffic22,550 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr built?

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

What condition is US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & 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 US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr carry?

About 16,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr?

The structure is 861 ft (262.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 NB over US 290 Wbfr & Bwy 8 Nbfr?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.