US Bridges

US 290 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009471

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn 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 4,360 by 2036. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Exit Rp 116
CrossesUS 290/DACOMA U Turn
Location0.25 MI W of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80762, -95.45536
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 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 traffic4,360 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn built?

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

What condition is US 290 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn carry?

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

How long is US 290 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Exit Rp 116 over US 290/DACOMA U Turn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.