US Bridges

SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn

Good

Harris County, Texas · At JCT US 290 SH 99 · Structure no. 121020351006125

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 2,406 ft (733.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH99 SB to US290EB
CrossesUS 290 SH 99 and Conn
LocationAt JCT US 290 SH 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99912, -95.76891
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans4 (+19 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,406 ft (733.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn?

The structure is 2,406 ft (733.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH99 SB to US290EB over US 290 SH 99 and Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.