US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020325601111

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
896 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
28,766
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 28,766 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,470 by 2033. The structure is 896 ft (273.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Ebfr
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.30 MI W of SH 249
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93626, -95.52147
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length896 ft (273.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,766 (2024)
Projected traffic45,470 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR carry?

About 28,766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR?

The structure is 896 ft (273.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ebfr over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.