Bw 8 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps
FairHarris County, Texas · BW8 US59 N Interchange · Structure no. 121020017707395
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,903 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,290
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 28,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,435 by 2041. The structure is 3,903 ft (1,189.6 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps 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 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps carry?
About 28,290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps?
The structure is 3,903 ft (1,189.6 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 WB to US59 SB over US 59 Bw 8 Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.