Bw 8 EB over Imperial Valley
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Greenspoint · Structure no. 121020325602027
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,357
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 EB over Imperial Valley is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB over Imperial Valley in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 80,357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,499 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 81 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bw 8 EB over Imperial Valley built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Bw 8 EB over Imperial Valley 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 EB over Imperial Valley carry?
About 80,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 EB over Imperial Valley?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 EB over Imperial Valley?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.