US Bridges

Bw 8 EB over Greenspoint DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325602148

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,010
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB over Greenspoint DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB over Greenspoint 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 72,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125,710 by 2028. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 EB
CrossesGreenspoint DR
Location0.3 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94064, -95.40749
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,010 (2010)
Projected traffic125,710 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Greenspoint DR built?

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

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

About 72,010 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bw 8 EB over Greenspoint DR?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB over Greenspoint DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.