US Bridges

BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713373

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,494 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2032. The structure is 2,494 ft (760.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBW8 NB to IH69 SB
CrossesBw 8 and Connectors
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65874, -95.55586
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,494 ft (760.2 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2012)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth 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 BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors built?

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

What condition is BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors 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 BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors?

The structure is 2,494 ft (760.2 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns BW8 NB to IH69 SB over Bw 8 and Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.