US Bridges

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

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713369

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,185 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Sbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Sbml 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 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 22,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 5,185 ft (1,580.4 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Sbml
CrossesIH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66431, -95.55975
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans42 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,185 ft (1,580.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2012)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
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 Sbml 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 Sbml over IH 69/US 59 & W Bellfort 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 2022.

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

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

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

The structure is 5,185 ft (1,580.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.