US Bridges

Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 Atbw 8 E Interchg · Structure no. 121020050801450

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,523 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,080
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR 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 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 27,080 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,850 by 2042. The structure is 4,523 ft (1,378.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon BW8 SB IH10 EB
CrossesIH10 BW8 Brookview DR
LocationIH 10 Atbw 8 E Interchg
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77715, -95.15835
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,523 ft (1,378.6 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,080 (2023)
Projected traffic33,850 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR built?

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

What condition is Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR carry?

About 27,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR?

The structure is 4,523 ft (1,378.6 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con BW8 SB IH10 EB over IH10 BW8 Brookview DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.