Bw 8 NB over Beechnut DR
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325601139
- Built
- 1986
- 39 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 NB over Beechnut DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Beechnut DR 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 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 NB over Beechnut DR built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Bw 8 NB over Beechnut DR 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 Beechnut DR carry?
About 61,840 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 NB over Beechnut DR?
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 NB over Beechnut DR?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.