US Bridges

US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.29 MI SE of FM 389 · Structure no. 172390018606045

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 67 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,510 by 2033. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesUS 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR
Location0.29 MI SE of FM 389
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14784, -96.40774
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2013)
Projected traffic11,510 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR carry?

About 8,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over US 290 WB U/T / BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.