US Bridges

Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.90 Miles E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020325601403

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
4,755 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
22,192
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 22,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,500 by 2035. The structure is 4,755 ft (1,449.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 SB / IH 10 WB
CrossesBw 8 Sbfr
Location4.90 Miles E of SH 6
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78615, -95.56353
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+38 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,755 ft (1,449.4 m)
Longest span305 ft (93 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,192 (2016)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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$445,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr carry?

About 22,192 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr?

The structure is 4,755 ft (1,449.4 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 SB / IH 10 WB over Bw 8 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.