US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050801273

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
966 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
71,140
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 40 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 71,140 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,930 by 2033. The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesBw 8 FR
LocationIH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg)
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77134, -95.15326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length966 ft (294.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,140 (2019)
Projected traffic105,930 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR carry?

About 71,140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR?

The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Bw 8 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.