US Bridges

Bw 8 Ml over SH 35

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.40 MI W of Beamer RD · Structure no. 121020017801357

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,985
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ml over SH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over SH 35 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 28 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 14,985 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2033. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 143 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Ml
CrossesSH 35
Location3.40 MI W of Beamer RD
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60004, -95.28685
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,985 (2012)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ml over SH 35 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Bw 8 Ml over SH 35 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Ml over SH 35 carry?

About 14,985 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ml over SH 35?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ml over SH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.