US Bridges

US 290 Ebml over Conn. a & 18th St.

Good

Harris County, Texas · At US 290 and IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009511

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
1,187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ebml over Conn. a & 18th St. is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 Ebml over Conn. a & 18th 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 107,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Ebml
CrossesConn. a & 18th St.
LocationAt US 290 and IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80379, -95.45219
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 inspectionNovember 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 spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,187 ft (361.8 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,100 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Conn. a & 18th St. built?

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

What condition is US 290 Ebml over Conn. a & 18th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Ebml over Conn. a & 18th St. carry?

About 107,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ebml over Conn. a & 18th St.?

The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ebml over Conn. a & 18th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.