US 290
US 290 in 1.3 MI SE Of Fm 1960, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1989, the bridge carries 188K vehicles daily on US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD.
US 290 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1989, making it 37 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. US 290 carries an average daily traffic count of 188,024 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Eldridge RD & West RD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
US 290 is a 37-year-old bridge located 1.3 MI SE Of Fm 1960 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 188K vehicles per day. Built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, the structure spans 628.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
US 290 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
US 290 was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, making it 37 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 290 carries approximately 188K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 628.8 meters long and located on US 290 in 1.3 MI SE Of Fm 1960, Harris County, Texas.
No, US 290 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
US 290 is located 1.3 MI SE Of Fm 1960 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD. Its coordinates are 29.902194, -95.601131. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 290 carries US 290 over Eldridge RD & West RD. The bridge is 628.8 meters long and was built in 1989, with reconstruction in 2018.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.