US Bridges

US 290 Ebml over Dacoma St.

Good

Harris County, Texas · US290 / Dacoma Interchang · Structure no. 121020005009514

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,978
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ebml over Dacoma St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ebml over Dacoma St. in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 107,978 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,168 by 2039. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Ebml
CrossesDacoma St.
LocationUS290 / Dacoma Interchang
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80738, -95.45588
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,978 (2019)
Projected traffic151,168 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Dacoma St. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Ebml over Dacoma 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Ebml over Dacoma St. carry?

About 107,978 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ebml over Dacoma St.?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ebml over Dacoma St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.