US Bridges

Bw 8 EB over Vickery DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.22 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602104

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,411
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB over Vickery DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB over Vickery DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 69,411 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,176 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 EB
CrossesVickery DR
Location1.22 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93925, -95.3156
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,411 (2021)
Projected traffic97,176 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over Vickery DR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 EB over Vickery 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 EB over Vickery DR carry?

About 69,411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 EB over Vickery DR?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB over Vickery DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.