US Bridges

US 290 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · US 290 at IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009519

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
6,448 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 6,448 ft (1,965.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Hov
CrossesIH610 18th ST FR
LocationUS 290 at IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80582, -95.45407
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+48 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length6,448 ft (1,965.4 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR built?

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

What condition is US 290 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR 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 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is US 290 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR?

The structure is 6,448 ft (1,965.4 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Hov over IH610 18th ST FR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.