US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020325601190

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,425
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 146,425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,995 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesHcfcd Drainage Ditch
Location1.80 MI N of US 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89586, -95.54946
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,425 (2023)
Projected traffic204,995 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch carry?

About 146,425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.