US Bridges

Bw 8 SB over Bellaire Blvd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM 1093 · Structure no. 121020325601132

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,840
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 SB over Bellaire Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 SB over Bellaire Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 61,840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,960 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 SB
CrossesBellaire Blvd
Location2.2 MI S of FM 1093
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70453, -95.5574
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,840 (2012)
Projected traffic110,960 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over Bellaire Blvd built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bw 8 SB over Bellaire Blvd 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 SB over Bellaire Blvd carry?

About 61,840 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 SB over Bellaire Blvd?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 SB over Bellaire Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.