Bw 8 WB over Ella Blvd
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325602244
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 531 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185,301
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 WB over Ella Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 WB 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 185,301 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,421 by 2042. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Ella Blvd carry?
About 185,301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 WB over Ella Blvd?
The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 WB over Ella Blvd?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.