US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Richmond Ave

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 1093 · Structure no. 121020325601131

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over Richmond Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Richmond Ave 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,100 by 2032. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesRichmond Ave
Location0.6 MI S of FM 1093
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72764, -95.55738
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2012)
Projected traffic60,100 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Richmond Ave built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Richmond Ave 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 NB over Richmond Ave carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over Richmond Ave?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Richmond Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.