US Bridges

Jfk Blvd SB over Bw 8

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.15 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602115

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,532
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd SB over Bw 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Blvd SB over Bw 8 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 22,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,545 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJfk Blvd SB
CrossesBw 8
Location2.15 MI W of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93943, -95.33179
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,532 (2023)
Projected traffic31,545 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd SB over Bw 8 built?

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

What condition is Jfk Blvd SB over Bw 8 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 Blvd SB over Bw 8 carry?

About 22,532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd SB over Bw 8?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd SB over Bw 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.