US Bridges

Bw 8 SB over Westview Drive

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020325601174

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,000
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 SB over Westview Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 SB over Westview Drive in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,010 by 2028. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 SB
CrossesWestview Drive
Location0.4 MI N of IH 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79081, -95.56331
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2010)
Projected traffic45,010 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Westview Drive built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 SB over Westview Drive 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 SB over Westview Drive carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 SB over Westview Drive?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 SB over Westview Drive?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.