US Bridges

Bw 8 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.70 MI NE of FM 526 · Structure no. 121020002801197

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,035 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 27,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,969 by 2041. The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 SB FR
CrossesBus 90 & UP RR
Location1.70 MI NE of FM 526
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84302, -95.18618
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 inspectionAugust 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,035 ft (315.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,394 (2021)
Projected traffic33,969 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR carry?

About 27,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR?

The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 SB FR over Bus 90 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.