Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.4 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325601134
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 142,789
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 39 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 142,789 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,905 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou carry?
About 142,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Sbml over Brays Bayou?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.