US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Fallbrook Drive

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.60 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020325601194

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,500
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over Fallbrook Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Fallbrook Drive in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,290 by 2034. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesFallbrook Drive
Location2.60 MI W of SH 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92384, -95.55493
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 inspectionNovember 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2014)
Projected traffic83,290 by 2034
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 NB over Fallbrook Drive built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Fallbrook Drive 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over Fallbrook Drive carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over Fallbrook Drive?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Fallbrook Drive?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.