US Bridges

Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.15 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602108

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,439 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,605
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,605 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2028. The structure is 2,439 ft (743.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesJfk SB Conn B
CrossesBw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a
Location2.15 MI W of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93951, -95.33097
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,439 ft (743.4 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,605 (2024)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a built?

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

What condition is Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a carry?

About 6,605 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a?

The structure is 2,439 ft (743.4 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk SB Conn B over Bw 8 Ml & EB FR Conn a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.