US Bridges

US 290 over Badtke RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 5.4 MI SE of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020011412180

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Badtke RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over Badtke RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,273 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,270 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 124 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290
CrossesBadtke RD
Location5.4 MI SE of FM 2920
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02273, -95.83205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,273 (2020)
Projected traffic59,270 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Badtke RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 290 over Badtke RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 over Badtke RD carry?

About 46,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Badtke RD?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over Badtke RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.