US Bridges

Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB over US 290 & Bwy 8

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Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009179

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
966 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,329
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB over US 290 & Bwy 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB over US 290 & Bwy 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 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 19,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB
CrossesUS 290 & Bwy 8
LocationUS 290 at Beltway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87334, -95.55415
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length966 ft (294.4 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,329 (2023)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 EB over US 290 & Bwy 8 built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB 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 Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB over US 290 & Bwy 8 carry?

About 19,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB over US 290 & Bwy 8?

The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Sb/Us 290 EB over US 290 & Bwy 8?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.