US Bridges

Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009176

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,200 by 2036. The structure is 3,388 ft (1,032.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB
CrossesUS 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr
LocationUS 290 at Beltway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87479, -95.55366
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,388 ft (1,032.7 m)
Longest span249 ft (75.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic24,200 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 Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr?

The structure is 3,388 ft (1,032.7 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (75.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 WB over US 290 Wbfr & Bw 8 Sbfr?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.