US Bridges

US 290 EB over Brazos River

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 6.7 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 122370011411117

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,797
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB over Brazos River in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 11,797 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,210 by 2033. The structure is 1,320 ft (402.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesBrazos River
Location6.7 MI W of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12904, -96.18729
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,320 ft (402.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,797 (2019)
Projected traffic12,210 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 EB over Brazos River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 EB over Brazos River carry?

About 11,797 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over Brazos River?

The structure is 1,320 ft (402.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.