IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of FM 1959 · Structure no. 121020050003344
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,613 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 42,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,863 by 2042. The structure is 5,613 ft (1,710.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 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 IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 carry?
About 42,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8?
The structure is 5,613 ft (1,710.8 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45NB-BW8WB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.