US Bridges

US 290 WB over SH 36

Good

Washington County, Texas · 1.09 MI SE of FM 389 · Structure no. 172390018606050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB over SH 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB over SH 36 in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,510 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB
CrossesSH 36
Location1.09 MI SE of FM 389
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14267, -96.39605
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2013)
Projected traffic11,510 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over SH 36 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 WB over SH 36 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 US 290 WB over SH 36 carry?

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

How long is US 290 WB over SH 36?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB over SH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.