US Bridges

US 290 EB Ml over Gessner DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020005009495

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB Ml over Gessner DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB Ml over Gessner DR 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 70,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,610 by 2033. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 EB Ml
CrossesGessner DR
Location1.45 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8637, -95.53372
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 traffic70,250 (2013)
Projected traffic83,610 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 EB Ml over Gessner DR built?

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

What condition is US 290 EB Ml over Gessner DR 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 EB Ml over Gessner DR carry?

About 70,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB Ml over Gessner DR?

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 EB Ml over Gessner DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.