US Bridges

Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J

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Harris County, Texas · 0.07 MI S of Westpark Tol · Structure no. 121020325601050

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,058
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 18,058 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Nbfr
CrossesRamp J
Location0.07 MI S of Westpark Tol
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71763, -95.55668
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,058 (2019)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J carry?

About 18,058 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Nbfr over Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.