US Bridges

Bu 290 WB over US 290 WB and SH 36

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 1.4 MI NW of FM 389 · Structure no. 172390018606187

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 290 WB over US 290 WB and SH 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 290 WB over US 290 WB and SH 36 in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2030. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesBu 290 WB
CrossesUS 290 WB and SH 36
Location1.4 MI NW of FM 389
RouteState Highway 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16626, -96.42432
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2010)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 290 WB over US 290 WB and SH 36 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bu 290 WB over US 290 WB and SH 36?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 290 WB over US 290 WB and SH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.