Bw 8 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr
FairHarris County, Texas · IH 45 & Bw 8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020325602382
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,334 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,201
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,201 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,302 by 2041. The structure is 2,334 ft (711.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bw 8 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr carry?
About 10,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr?
The structure is 2,334 ft (711.4 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 EB to IH45 SB over Bw 8 Ebfr & IH 45 Sbfr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.