US Bridges

Bw 8 EB Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325602390

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,643 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,452 by 2041. The structure is 4,643 ft (1,415.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 EB Connector
CrossesBw 8 & Hardy Toll RD
Location2.0 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93848, -95.38974
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,643 ft (1,415.2 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,713 (2023)
Projected traffic6,452 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 EB Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 EB Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll RD carry?

About 5,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 EB Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll RD?

The structure is 4,643 ft (1,415.2 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB Connector over Bw 8 & Hardy Toll RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.