Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8
FairHarris County, Texas · Bwy 8/US59 N Interchange · Structure no. 121020017707386
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,361 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,754
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8 is a steel continuous other carrying Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,131 by 2041. The structure is 4,361 ft (1,329.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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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 Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8 carry?
About 8,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8?
The structure is 4,361 ft (1,329.2 m) long with a longest span of 289 ft (88.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 EB to US59 NB over US 59 & Bw 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.