US Bridges

BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw

Good

Harris County, Texas · IH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg) · Structure no. 121020050801469

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBW8 SB to IH10 WB
CrossesIH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw
LocationIH 10 @ Bw 8 E (interchg)
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77385, -95.15664
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,161 ft (353.9 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird 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 BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw built?

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

What condition is BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw 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 BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw?

The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns BW8 SB to IH10 WB over IH10WBFR BW8SBFR Brk Vw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.