US Bridges

Bw 8 Sbfr over IH 10

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.9 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107601

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
1,802 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Sbfr over IH 10 is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 Sbfr 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2036. The structure is 1,802 ft (549.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Sbfr
CrossesIH 10
Location4.9 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78739, -95.56361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,802 ft (549.3 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2016)
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 Sbfr over IH 10 built?

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

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

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

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Sbfr over IH 10?

The structure is 1,802 ft (549.3 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Sbfr over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.