US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbml over SH 3 & UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.10 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020005102350

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
988 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
22,140
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbml over SH 3 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Wbml over SH 3 & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 29 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 22,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2032. The structure is 988 ft (301.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Wbml
CrossesSH 3 & UP RR
Location1.10 MI NE of IH 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61607, -95.19254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length988 ft (301.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,140 (2012)
Projected traffic12,720 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Wbml over SH 3 & UP RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bw 8 Wbml over SH 3 & 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Wbml over SH 3 & UP RR carry?

About 22,140 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbml over SH 3 & UP RR?

The structure is 988 ft (301.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbml over SH 3 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.