US Bridges

Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325602026

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,784
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 39 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 20,784 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,140 by 2028. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 WB Conn IH 45
CrossesGreenspoint DR
Location0.3 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94113, -95.4096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,784 (2019)
Projected traffic25,140 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR carry?

About 20,784 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 WB Conn IH 45 over Greenspoint DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.