US Bridges

BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps

Good

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050801449

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,906 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps 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 12,029 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2028. The structure is 3,906 ft (1,190.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBW8 NB IH10 WB
CrossesBw 8 IH10 Ramps
LocationIH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg)
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77079, -95.15287
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,906 ft (1,190.5 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,029 (2023)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps built?

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

What condition is BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps carry?

About 12,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps?

The structure is 3,906 ft (1,190.5 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns BW8 NB IH10 WB over Bw 8 IH10 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.