US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 1093 · Structure no. 121020325601129

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,500
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 37 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,190 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesBriar Forest DR
Location0.7 MI N of FM 1093
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74757, -95.55769
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2012)
Projected traffic57,190 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Briar Forest DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.