US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325602145

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd 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 92,651 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,212 by 2041. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Ebml
CrossesGreens Crossing Blvd
Location0.7 MI W of IH 45
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93962, -95.42459
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,651 (2023)
Projected traffic130,212 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd 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 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd carry?

About 92,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ebml over Greens Crossing Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.