US Bridges

US 290 WB Coll over Bwy 8 FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009469

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
867 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Coll over Bwy 8 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB Coll over Bwy 8 FR 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 21,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,520 by 2035. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 WB Coll
CrossesBwy 8 FR
LocationUS 290 at Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87434, -95.55569
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length867 ft (264.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,990 (2015)
Projected traffic26,520 by 2035
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 WB Coll over Bwy 8 FR built?

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

What condition is US 290 WB Coll over Bwy 8 FR 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 Coll over Bwy 8 FR carry?

About 21,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Coll over Bwy 8 FR?

The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Coll over Bwy 8 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.