US Bridges

Bw 8 EB over Ella Blvd

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325602243

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
549 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145,904
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB over Ella Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB over Ella Blvd 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 145,904 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,266 by 2042. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 EB
CrossesElla Blvd
Location1.1 MI W of IH 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9377, -95.43225
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,904 (2023)
Projected traffic204,266 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 EB over Ella Blvd built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 EB over Ella 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 EB over Ella Blvd carry?

About 145,904 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 EB over Ella Blvd?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB over Ella Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.