US Bridges

Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Fairbanks · Structure no. 121020072003216

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,575 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,623
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 92,623 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,672 by 2042. The structure is 3,575 ft (1,089.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 WB
CrossesBn & Cri&p RR & SH 249
Location0.25 MI E of Fairbanks
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93688, -95.51909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,575 ft (1,089.7 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,623 (2023)
Projected traffic129,672 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249 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 Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249 carry?

About 92,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249?

The structure is 3,575 ft (1,089.7 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 WB over Bn & Cri&p RR & SH 249?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.