US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebml over Bammel N Houston RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1 MI E of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020325602223

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,219
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebml over Bammel N Houston RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ebml over Bammel N Houston RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 85,219 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,307 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Ebml
CrossesBammel N Houston RD
Location1 MI E of SH 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93717, -95.49799
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 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,219 (2021)
Projected traffic119,307 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Bammel N Houston RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebml over Bammel N Houston RD 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 Bammel N Houston RD carry?

About 85,219 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ebml over Bammel N Houston RD?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ebml over Bammel N Houston RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.