US Bridges

US 290 Wbml over Hollister RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.4 MI SE of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020005009484

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,440
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Wbml over Hollister RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wbml over Hollister RD 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 82,440 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,850 by 2033. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Wbml
CrossesHollister RD
Location3.4 MI SE of Bw 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84904, -95.50541
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,440 (2016)
Projected traffic96,850 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Wbml over Hollister RD built?

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

What condition is US 290 Wbml over Hollister RD 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 Wbml over Hollister RD carry?

About 82,440 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Wbml over Hollister RD?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Wbml over Hollister RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.