US Bridges

Bw 8 EB Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.27 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602107

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR 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 6,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,000 by 2028. The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 EB Conn a
CrossesBw 8 Ml & WB FR
Location2.27 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93947, -95.33213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,284 ft (391.4 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2017)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 EB Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 EB Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bw 8 EB Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR?

The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB Conn a over Bw 8 Ml & WB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.