US Bridges

W Little York RD over US 290

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020005009467

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
901 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,750
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Little York RD over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Little York RD over US 290 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 27,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2029. The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesW Little York RD
CrossesUS 290
Location0.5 MI SE of Beltway 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87005, -95.54865
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length901 ft (274.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,750 (2011)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 W Little York RD over US 290 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Little York RD over US 290 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W Little York RD over US 290 carry?

About 27,750 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Little York RD over US 290?

The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns W Little York RD over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.