US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 121020325601074

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 79,387 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,960 by 2032. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesBissonnet ST
Location0.95 MI N of US 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6746, -95.56029
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,387 (2022)
Projected traffic110,960 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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$375,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST carry?

About 79,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Bissonnet ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.