US Bridges

US 290 WB Ml over W 34th ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.65 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009517

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
431 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213,816
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Ml over W 34th ST is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 WB Ml over W 34th ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 213,816 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350,800 by 2036. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 WB Ml
CrossesW 34th ST
Location1.65 MI NW of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81944, -95.4684
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213,816 (2018)
Projected traffic350,800 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 WB Ml over W 34th ST built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 WB Ml over W 34th 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 WB Ml over W 34th ST carry?

About 213,816 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Ml over W 34th ST?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Ml over W 34th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.