US Bridges

Bw 8 Nbfr over IH 10

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.9 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107600

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,615 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Nbfr over IH 10 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 Nbfr over IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,862 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2036. The structure is 1,615 ft (492.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBw 8 Nbfr
CrossesIH 10
Location4.9 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78311, -95.5626
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,615 ft (492.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,862 (2024)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Nbfr over IH 10 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Nbfr over IH 10 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Nbfr over IH 10 carry?

About 13,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Nbfr over IH 10?

The structure is 1,615 ft (492.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Nbfr over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.