US Bridges

Main Street over US 290

Good

Washington County, Texas · 0.38 MI W of SP 125 · Structure no. 172390011409119

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over US 290 in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesUS 290
Location0.38 MI W of SP 125
RouteCity Street 15
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17917, -96.59216
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over US 290 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over US 290 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over US 290 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over US 290?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.