US Bridges

Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713368

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,158 ft
41 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 22,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,750 by 2038. The structure is 5,158 ft (1,572.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Nbml
CrossesIH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65326, -95.54957
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans41 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,158 ft (1,572.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2012)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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 Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort?

The structure is 5,158 ft (1,572.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Nbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.