Bw 8 Ebml over IH 45
GoodHarris County, Texas · Jct. Bw 8 & IH 45 South · Structure no. 121020050003366
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,025 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 Ebml over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ebml over IH 45 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, 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 40,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,910 by 2042. The structure is 2,025 ft (617.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Bw 8 Ebml over IH 45 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 Ebml over IH 45 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 Ebml over IH 45 carry?
About 40,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Ebml over IH 45?
The structure is 2,025 ft (617.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Ebml over IH 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.