US Bridges

Memorial DR over Bwy 8

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020325601066

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,780
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR over Bwy 8 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Memorial DR over Bwy 8 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 19,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,260 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 159 ft wide.

CarriesMemorial DR
CrossesBwy 8
Location0.8 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77277, -95.56281
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,780 (2011)
Projected traffic21,260 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Memorial DR over Bwy 8 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial DR over Bwy 8 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 2022.

How much traffic does Memorial DR over Bwy 8 carry?

About 19,780 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Memorial DR over Bwy 8?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR over Bwy 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.