SH 8 over IH 30
GoodBowie County, Texas · Int IH 30 & SH 8 · Structure no. 190190061006113
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,310
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8 over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 5,310 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2033. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 over IH 30 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SH 8 over IH 30 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 over IH 30 carry?
About 5,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 over IH 30?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 over IH 30?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.