Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml
FairHarris County, Texas · Bw 8 WB to IH 45 SB · Structure no. 121020011006095
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,662 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,403
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, 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 5 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 12,403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,371 by 2041. The structure is 1,662 ft (506.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml carry?
About 12,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml?
The structure is 1,662 ft (506.5 m) long with a longest span of 259 ft (78.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Wb/Ih 45 SB over IH 45 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.