US Bridges

Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 120800TOL020300

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,247 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8 in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 25,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,344 by 2033. The structure is 3,247 ft (989.7 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesFt Bend Pkwy
CrossesBeltway 8
Location2.3 MI S of US 90A
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60981, -95.4962
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,247 ft (989.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2013)
Projected traffic34,344 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8 carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8?

The structure is 3,247 ft (989.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Bend Pkwy over Beltway 8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.