US Bridges

US 290 Ml over Dacoma RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009513

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ml over Dacoma RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 Ml over Dacoma 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 214,220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2030. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 172 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Ml
CrossesDacoma RD
Location0.75 MI NW of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80735, -95.45566
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.5 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214,220 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Ml over Dacoma RD built?

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

What condition is US 290 Ml over Dacoma 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 Ml over Dacoma RD carry?

About 214,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ml over Dacoma RD?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ml over Dacoma RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.