US Bridges

US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009178

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,533
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8 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 18,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2029. The structure is 4,141 ft (1,262.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB
CrossesUS 290 and Bw 8
LocationUS 290 at Beltway 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87424, -95.55788
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,141 ft (1,262.2 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,533 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (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 US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8 built?

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

What condition is US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8 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 US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8 carry?

About 18,533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8?

The structure is 4,141 ft (1,262.2 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Eb/Bw 8 NB over US 290 and Bw 8?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.