Bw 8 EB over Fairbanks N Houston
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020325601251
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 279 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 EB over Fairbanks N Houston is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB over Fairbanks N Houston in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 36 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,290 by 2034. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 EB over Fairbanks N Houston built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Bw 8 EB over Fairbanks N Houston 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 EB over Fairbanks N Houston carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 EB over Fairbanks N Houston?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 EB over Fairbanks N Houston?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.