Bw 8 WB FR over UP RR
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602088
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 945 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,307
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 WB FR over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 WB FR over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,885 by 2041. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 WB FR over UP RR built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 WB FR over UP RR 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Bw 8 WB FR over UP RR carry?
About 9,307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 WB FR over UP RR?
The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 WB FR over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.