US Bridges

US 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009164

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
788 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB
CrossesUS 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr
LocationUS 290 at Beltway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87497, -95.55977
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length788 ft (240.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 US 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr built?

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

What condition is US 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr 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 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr?

The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Eb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 Ebfr & Bwy 8 Sbfr?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.