US Bridges

BW8 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713370

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,282 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
14,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BW8 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BW8 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr 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 14,096 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,620 by 2042. The structure is 3,282 ft (1,000.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesBW8 NB to IH 69 NB
CrossesIH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65635, -95.55311
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans29
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,282 ft (1,000.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,096 (2023)
Projected traffic17,620 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr built?

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

What condition is BW8 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr 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 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr carry?

About 14,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BW8 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr?

The structure is 3,282 ft (1,000.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns BW8 NB to IH 69 NB over IH 69 Nbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.