US Bridges

SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad

Fair

Harris County, Texas · SH 249/BW 8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020072003395

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,947 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,872
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20,872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70,800 by 2035. The structure is 4,947 ft (1,507.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB
CrossesBw 8 WB FR & Railroad
LocationSH 249/BW 8 Interchange
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94063, -95.52164
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.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+44 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,947 ft (1,507.8 m)
Longest span251 ft (76.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,872 (2023)
Projected traffic70,800 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad 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 SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad carry?

About 20,872 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad?

The structure is 4,947 ft (1,507.8 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 WB over Bw 8 WB FR & Railroad?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.