Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.18 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 121020325601493
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,341 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166,201
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 166,201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,710 by 2035. The structure is 1,341 ft (408.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR carry?
About 166,201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR?
The structure is 1,341 ft (408.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bwy 8 Nbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.