IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45
FairHarris County, Texas · IH 45 & Bw 8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020011006384
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,756 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,113
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,113 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,170 by 2041. The structure is 3,756 ft (1,144.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45 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 IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45 carry?
About 12,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45?
The structure is 3,756 ft (1,144.8 m) long with a longest span of 308 ft (93.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB / Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 & IH 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.