US Bridges

IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713206

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,548 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,820
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 18,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,350 by 2031. The structure is 2,548 ft (776.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH69 NB to BW8 NB
CrossesBw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66113, -95.55849
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,548 ft (776.6 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,820 (2011)
Projected traffic26,350 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp carry?

About 18,820 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp?

The structure is 2,548 ft (776.6 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH69 NB to BW8 NB over Bw 8 & IH 69 NB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.