US Bridges

Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050801451

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,402 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp 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 5,196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,794 by 2041. The structure is 1,402 ft (427.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon BW8 NB-IH10 EB
CrossesIH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp
LocationIH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg)
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77079, -95.15013
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,402 ft (427.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,196 (2021)
Projected traffic7,794 by 2041
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 Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp carry?

About 5,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp?

The structure is 1,402 ft (427.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con BW8 NB-IH10 EB over IH 10 EB FR & Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.