US Bridges

US 290 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn

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Harris County, Texas · US 290 & IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027114707

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 290 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn 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 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Hov Off-Rp
Crosses18th ST S U-Turn
LocationUS 290 & IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80068, -95.45144
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn built?

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

What condition is US 290 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn carry?

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

How long is US 290 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Hov Off-Rp over 18th ST S U-Turn?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.