US Bridges

IH10 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors

Good

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 at Bw 8 E Interchg · Structure no. 121020050801448

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,765 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2028. The structure is 1,765 ft (538 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10 EB to BW8 NB
CrossesIH 10 Bw 8 Connectors
LocationIH 10 at Bw 8 E Interchg
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77066, -95.15841
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,765 ft (538 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2008)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors built?

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

What condition is IH10 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors 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 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH10 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors?

The structure is 1,765 ft (538 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 EB to BW8 NB over IH 10 Bw 8 Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.