US Bridges

IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 at Bw 8 E Interchg · Structure no. 121020050801445

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,075 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,994
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,994 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,940 by 2028. The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIH10 WB to BW8 SB
CrossesIH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr
LocationIH 10 at Bw 8 E Interchg
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77207, -95.15015
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,075 ft (327.7 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,994 (2008)
Projected traffic59,940 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr 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 IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr carry?

About 5,994 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr?

The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 WB to BW8 SB over IH 10 Mlandebfr BW8 Nbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.