US Bridges

BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713260

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,368
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr 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 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 12,368 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,960 by 2032. The structure is 3,110 ft (947.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesBW8 SB to IH69 SB
CrossesBw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66663, -95.56043
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,110 ft (947.9 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,368 (2012)
Projected traffic110,960 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr built?

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

What condition is BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr carry?

About 12,368 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr?

The structure is 3,110 ft (947.9 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns BW8 SB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.