US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8
GoodHarris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009177
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,744 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,441
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8 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 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 20,441 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,550 by 2033. The structure is 3,744 ft (1,141.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8 carry?
About 20,441 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8?
The structure is 3,744 ft (1,141.2 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 Wb/Bwy 8 SB over US 290 / Bwy 8?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.