US Bridges

US 290 EB Coll over Senate Ave

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009465

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
632 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB Coll over Senate Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB Coll over Senate Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2033. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 EB Coll
CrossesSenate Ave
Location0.5 MI W of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87683, -95.56377
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2013)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB Coll over Senate Ave built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 EB Coll over Senate Ave 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 EB Coll over Senate Ave carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB Coll over Senate Ave?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB Coll over Senate Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.