US 290 over West 43rd St.
GoodHarris County, Texas · 3.2 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009506
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 576 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 182,196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 over West 43rd St. is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 over West 43rd St. 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 182,196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350,800 by 2035. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 208 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 over West 43rd St. built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 over West 43rd St. 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 West 43rd St. carry?
About 182,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 290 over West 43rd St.?
The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 over West 43rd St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.