US Bridges

US 290 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.1 MI SE of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009489

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
469 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston RD is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 76,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,710 by 2033. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Ebml
CrossesFairbanks N Houston RD
Location2.1 MI SE of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85944, -95.52448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,250 (2013)
Projected traffic90,710 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston RD built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston 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 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston RD carry?

About 76,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston RD?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ebml over Fairbanks N Houston RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.