US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of Antoine · Structure no. 121020325602228

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,952
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR 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 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 72,952 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,266 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Wbml
CrossesVeterans Memorial DR
Location1.4 MI E of Antoine
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93774, -95.46012
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,952 (2023)
Projected traffic204,266 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR 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 Bw 8 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR carry?

About 72,952 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbml over Veterans Memorial DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.