US Bridges

Bw 8 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8)

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Westpark Twy · Structure no. 121020325601208

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,562
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8) in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30,562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Sbfr
CrossesRamp F (wptw to BW8)
Location0.05 MI S of Westpark Twy
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7171, -95.55797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,562 (2019)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8) 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 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8) carry?

About 30,562 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Sbfr over Ramp F (wptw to BW8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.