Bw 8 WB over Gessner Road
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020325601211
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 WB over Gessner Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 WB over Gessner Road 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 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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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 WB over Gessner Road built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Bw 8 WB over Gessner Road 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 WB over Gessner Road carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 WB over Gessner Road?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 WB over Gessner Road?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.