US Bridges

Bw 8 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · Bwy 8 / US59 N Interchang · Structure no. 121020017707396

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
905 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,851
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR is a steel continuous other carrying Bw 8 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,851 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,578 by 2041. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 EB to US59 SB
CrossesUS 59 SB FR
LocationBwy 8 / US59 N Interchang
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93891, -95.29809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,851 (2023)
Projected traffic11,578 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR carry?

About 27,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB to US59 SB over US 59 SB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.