US Bridges

Bwy 8 Sbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR

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Harris County, Texas · 0.18 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 121020325601494

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
927 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
18,716
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bwy 8 Sbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bwy 8 Sbfr 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 18,716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,710 by 2035. The structure is 927 ft (282.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBwy 8 Sbfr
CrossesHempstead RD & UPRR
Location0.18 MI SW of US 290
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87245, -95.56071
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length927 ft (282.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck46 ft (14 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,716 (2019)
Projected traffic19,710 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bwy 8 Sbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bwy 8 Sbfr 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 Sbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR carry?

About 18,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bwy 8 Sbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR?

The structure is 927 ft (282.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bwy 8 Sbfr over Hempstead RD & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.