US Bridges

US 290 WB Ml over Gessner RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009494

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,535
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Ml over Gessner RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB Ml over Gessner 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 97,535 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,430 by 2033. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 108 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB Ml
CrossesGessner RD
Location1.45 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86728, -95.54067
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,535 (2016)
Projected traffic90,430 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB Ml over Gessner RD built?

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

What condition is US 290 WB Ml over Gessner 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 WB Ml over Gessner RD carry?

About 97,535 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Ml over Gessner RD?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Ml over Gessner RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.