US Bridges

US 290 WB Off-Ramp over Mangum Road

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009470

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
993 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Off-Ramp over Mangum Road is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 WB Off-Ramp over Mangum Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2036. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 WB Off-Ramp
CrossesMangum Road
Location0.2 MI W of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81089, -95.45887
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Off-Ramp over Mangum Road built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 WB Off-Ramp over Mangum Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 WB Off-Ramp over Mangum Road carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Off-Ramp over Mangum Road?

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Off-Ramp over Mangum Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.