US Bridges

US 290 over Bingle Rd.

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.70 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009504

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
590 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89,715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Bingle Rd. is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 over Bingle Rd. 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 89,715 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350,800 by 2035. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesBingle Rd.
Location3.70 MI NW of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8378, -95.48863
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 inspectionAugust 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width187 ft (57.1 m)
Roadway width183 ft (55.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,715 (2022)
Projected traffic350,800 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Bingle Rd. built?

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

What condition is US 290 over Bingle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 over Bingle Rd. carry?

About 89,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Bingle Rd.?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Bingle Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.